Italian garlic soup: The best comforting dish for home chefs
Enjoy the warmth and comfort of this hearty Italian garlic soup, perfect for any home chef looking to bring a taste of Italy into their kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 cloves garlic
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant and golden.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and water, then add the bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add a splash of cream before serving.
- This soup pairs well with crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Italian garlic soup, comfort food, home chef, garlic soup, vegetable soup