Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of this Creamy Garlic Bread Delight Soup, a scrumptious dish that combines the savory richness of garlic bread with the smooth, creamy texture of classic soup. Enhanced with homemade crispy croutons, this soup is a delightful twist on traditional recipes, perfect for chilly evenings or as a hearty lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 2 cups French Bread, cut into 1” cubes
- 3 tablespoons Butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Basil
- ½ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Preparing Homemade Croutons
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cut the French bread into 1″ cubes.
- In a small dish, melt the butter and minced garlic together. Drizzle the 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.
- Bake for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through. Set aside once golden and crispy.
- Making Garlic Bread Soup
- 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.
- Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30-60 seconds.
- 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.
- 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.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth, incorporating the onion and bread cubes.
- Whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined. Serve hot, topped with the crispy homemade croutons.
- Prep Time: Approximately 20 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 40 minutes