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Traditional Country French Style Garlic Soup

Traditional Country French Style Garlic Soup

  • Author: David
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Traditional Country French Style Garlic Soup is a hearty and soul-warming dish that combines the rich flavors of roasted garlic with smoky turkey bacon and creamy plant-based cheese. This comforting soup offers a velvety texture and deep, robust taste perfect for cozy dinners or special gatherings. Its simple, wholesome ingredients make it easy to prepare while providing a timeless classic everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Soup Base

  • 4 whole garlic bulbs, tops sliced off
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (natural)
  • 6 slices smoked turkey bacon, chopped
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup plant-based cheese
  • 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Roast the Garlic: Preheat the oven and slice the tops off the garlic bulbs. Drizzle with olive oil (natural), wrap each bulb in foil, and roast until the garlic is soft and golden, enhancing its sweetness and mellowing sharpness.
  2. Cook the Turkey Bacon and Vegetables: In a large pot, sauté the chopped smoked turkey bacon over medium heat until crisp. Add diced onions and fresh thyme, cooking until the onions are translucent and fragrant to build flavor complexity.
  3. Combine and Simmer: Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves from their skins into the pot. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Let the soup cook for about 20 minutes to meld the flavors together deeply.
  4. Blend and Add Cheese: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth but slightly rustic. Stir in the plant-based cheese and natural gelling agent, mixing well to create a creamy, luscious texture without heaviness.
  5. Season and Finish: Add a splash of apple cider vinegar (natural) to balance the flavors. Season with sea salt and black pepper according to taste. Let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

  • Ensure garlic is roasted until soft and golden to maximize sweetness and avoid bitterness.
  • Simmer soup slowly to develop richer flavors.
  • Blend soup to maintain some texture for a rustic appeal.
  • Use fresh vegetable broth for enhanced depth of flavor.
  • Add plant-based cheese gradually to adjust creaminess as preferred.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 150 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 400 mg
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Keywords: garlic soup, roasted garlic, smoked turkey bacon, plant-based cheese, creamy soup, French soup, vegetarian, vegan option

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