French Garlic Soup Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Sauté the Garlic and Onion

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, and sauté until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add Broth and Herbs

   Pour in the vegetable broth, and add the thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Blend the Soup

   Remove the bay leaf, and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. If you prefer a chunkier texture, blend only half of the soup.

4. 4

   Prepare the Bread

   While the soup is simmering, toast the slices of bread until golden brown. You can also rub them with a little garlic for extra flavor.

5. 5

   Serve with Cheese

   Ladle the soup into bowls, place a slice of toasted bread on top, and sprinkle with grated cheese. You can broil the soup for a few minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden if desired.