Description

This Creamy Garlic Bread Soup is the ultimate comfort food! Made with roasted garlic, crusty bread, and a splash of cream, it’s rich, velvety, and deeply flavorful. Topped with golden homemade croutons for the perfect crunch, this rustic soup is a delicious twist on garlic bread in a bowl.

Ingredients

For the Soup:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 head of garlic, roasted (see instructions)
4 cups cubed day-old bread (French or sourdough), crusts removed
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream (or use half-and-half)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: grated Parmesan cheese, for topping

For the Roasted Garlic:

1 whole garlic bulb
1 teaspoon olive oil

For the Homemade Croutons:

2 cups cubed bread (can use leftover crusts or another loaf)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
Salt, to taste

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Instructions

Roast the Garlic:

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Slice the top off a head of garlic to expose the cloves. Drizzle with 1 tsp olive oil and wrap in foil.
Roast for 30–35 minutes, until soft and golden. Let cool, then squeeze out the roasted cloves.

2. Make the Croutons:

Toss bread cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, parsley, and salt.
Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10–15 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp. Set aside.

3. Make the Soup:

In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
Add roasted garlic cloves and cubed bread. Stir to coat.
Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer. Let cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bread is very soft.
Use an immersion blender (or regular blender, in batches) to puree the soup until smooth and creamy.
Stir in cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer another 2–3 minutes, then remove from heat.

4. Serve:

Ladle soup into bowls, top with homemade croutons and a sprinkle of Parmesan if desired. Enjoy warm!

Notes

For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream or cashew cream.
Add herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra flavor.
Use gluten-free bread for a gluten-free version!