#garlicbreadsoup

Creamy Garlic Bread Soup with Homemade Croutons Ingredients: Garlic Bread Soup 14 ounces day-old French bread, cubed 8 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 medium yellow onion, diced 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon thyme 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt Dash of pepper 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Homemade Croutons 2 cups French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon basil 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions: Homemade Croutons Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut French bread into 1-inch cubes. In a small dish, melt butter and stir in minced garlic. Drizzle the garlic butter over the bread cubes, sprinkle with basil and salt, and toss to coat. Arrange bread cubes on a baking pan in a single layer. Bake for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through. Set aside. Garlic Bread Soup Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once hot, add the onion, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Cook for 7-8 minutes, or until the onions start to brown. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30-60 seconds, until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Remove the bay leaves. Whisk in the bread cubes and heavy whipping cream. Allow the bread to absorb the liquid at a simmer for about 5 minutes. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy. Whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese. Serve the soup hot with homemade croutons on top. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 45 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour | Calories: 410 kcal | Servings: 6 This Creamy Garlic Bread Soup brings together the rich, savory flavors of garlic bread in a warming, comforting bowl. Made with a base of day-old French bread, slow-cooked onions, and aromatic garlic, this soup is creamy, flavorful, and perfect for chilly days. Topped with freshly grated Parmesan and crunchy homemade garlic-basil croutons, each spoonful offers a delicious combination of creaminess and crunch. Ideal for a cozy lunch or dinner, this soup is easy to prepare and full of comforting flavors. Serve it with a garnish of fresh basil or parsley for a pop of color, and enjoy the warming, satisfying taste of this unique and delicious soup that’s sure to be a hit with garlic lovers everywhere.

Creamy Garlic Bread Delight Soup with Crispy Croutons Indulge in this rich and comforting garlic bread soup, enhanced with crispy homemade croutons for a delightful crunch. Ingredients Garlic Bread Soup 14 ounces Day Old French Bread cubed 8 cups Chicken Broth reduced-sodium 1 Medium-Sized Yellow Onion Diced 2 Bay Leaves 1 teaspoon Thyme 2 teaspoons Olive Oil 2 tablespoons Minced Garlic 1 teaspoon Salt Dash of Pepper ½ cup Heavy Whipping Cream ½ cup Grated Parmesan Homemade Croutons 2 cups French Bread cut into 1 cubes 3 tablespoons Butter melted 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic 1 teaspoon Basil ½ teaspoon Salt Instructions Homemade Croutons 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Cut the French bread into 1 cubes. 3. In a small dish, melt the butter and minced garlic together. Drizzle this garlic butter over the bread cubes, then sprinkle with basil and salt. Toss to coat evenly and spread on a baking pan in a single layer. 4. Bake for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through. Set aside once golden and crispy. Garlic Bread Soup 1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Cook for 7-8 minutes until the onions begin to brown. 2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30-60 seconds. 3. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes, then remove the bay leaves. 4. Whisk the cubed French bread and heavy whipping cream into the broth, allowing the bread to absorb the liquid for about 5 minutes while simmering. 5. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth, incorporating the onion and bread cubes. 6. Whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined. Serve hot, topped with the crispy homemade croutons.