Description
Creamy Garlic Bread Delight Soup combines comfort and elegance in one irresistible bowl. Rich Italian-inspired flavors mingle with crispy croutons, promising a delightful culinary journey that warms your soul and satisfies your deepest hunger.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 14 ounces (397 grams) day-old French bread, cubed
- 8 cups (1.9 liters) chicken broth, reduced-sodium
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup (50 grams) grated parmesan
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon basil
- Dash of pepper
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
Crouton Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) French bread, cut into 1″ cubes
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit) for preparing the homemade croutons.
- Transform the French bread into uniform 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) cubes using a sharp knife.
- Melt butter with finely chopped garlic in a small saucepan, creating an aromatic infusion.
- Cascade the garlic-butter mixture over bread cubes, then generously dust with dried basil and kosher salt. Gently toss to ensure even coating.
- Distribute the seasoned cubes across a baking sheet in a single, uncrowded layer to promote optimal crispness.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, midway pausing to rotate cubes for consistent golden browning. Remove and reserve once crisp and golden.
- In a substantial cooking pot, warm olive oil over medium temperature.
- Introduce diced onions, fresh thyme sprigs, bay leaves, salt, and ground black pepper. Sauté for 7-8 minutes until onions develop a rich caramelized edge.
- Incorporate minced garlic and cook briefly until releasing its fragrant essence, approximately 30-60 seconds.
- Stream chicken broth into the pot, bringing the mixture to a vigorous boil. Reduce heat and allow gentle simmering for 15 minutes, then discard bay leaves.
- Introduce cubed French bread and heavy whipping cream, letting the bread luxuriously absorb the liquid while simmering for 5 minutes.
- Utilize an immersion blender to transform the soup into a velvety, uniform consistency, thoroughly incorporating bread and onion elements.
- Integrate grated Parmesan cheese, whisking until completely melted and harmoniously blended.
- Serve immediately in warm bowls, elegantly garnishing with the crisp homemade croutons.
Notes
- Master the art of homemade croutons by ensuring even coating with garlic butter and spreading them in a single layer for maximum crispiness.
- Caramelize onions slowly to develop rich, deep flavor that serves as the soup’s flavor foundation before adding other ingredients.
- Toast bread cubes inside the soup allows them to absorb liquid and create an incredibly silky, luxurious texture.
- Use an immersion blender directly in the pot for smooth, hassle-free blending without transferring hot liquid between containers.
- Select high-quality Parmesan cheese for a sharp, nutty finish that elevates the entire soup’s complexity.
- Allow soup to simmer gently after adding cream and bread to help ingredients meld and develop robust, harmonious flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer.
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 298 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 642 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 48 mg