Description
Homemade “Garlic Bread Soup” delivers comfort in a delightful bowl, blending rich Italian flavors with hearty ingredients. Crisp homemade croutons crown this creamy soup, inviting you to savor each spoonful of warmth and nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 14 ounces (397 grams) day-old French bread, cubed
- 8 cups (1.9 liters) reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 12 cup (120 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
- 12 cup (50 grams) grated parmesan cheese
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Dash of pepper
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare homemade croutons by transforming French bread into bite-sized cubes, ensuring uniform 1-inch pieces for consistent toasting.
- Combine melted butter with finely chopped garlic, creating an aromatic infusion that will enhance the bread’s flavor profile.
- Generously coat bread cubes with the garlic-butter mixture, incorporating dried basil and a pinch of salt to elevate the seasoning.
- Distribute the seasoned cubes across a baking sheet, arranging them in a single layer to promote even browning and crisp texture.
- Roast the croutons in a preheated oven at 350°F, monitoring and gently stirring midway through the 15-minute baking process to ensure golden, crunchy results.
- Remove croutons from the oven and allow them to cool slightly, developing a satisfying crunch that will complement the soup’s creamy texture.
Notes
- Select a day-old French bread for better texture and absorption of garlic butter, ensuring crunchier croutons.
- Slice bread uniformly to guarantee even toasting and consistent crispiness throughout the baking process.
- Experiment with dried herbs like oregano or thyme to add extra aromatic layers to your homemade croutons.
- For a gluten-free version, replace French bread with gluten-free bread cubes and follow the same preparation method.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 276
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 655 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 41 mg