This Keto Garlic Soup is very indulgent and flavorful. This Garlic soup originated in France and is called “Soupe à l’Ail”. This soup is loaded with the bold flavor of garlic, mixed with the savory broth, and creamy. This soothing and flavor soup is considered a comfort food to consume on cold days in France. We can serve this Keto Garlic Soup with the toasted keto-friendly bread and some cheese. This Garlic soup only comprises 3g net carbs, & 4g fiber/serving. This soup is completely grain-free and gluten-free but this is not dairy-free because it utilizes heavy cream and cheese in making the soup. Can utilize some coconut cream and dairy-free cheese in place of these to make this recipe dairy-free but it may alter the taste of the soup.
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STATS:
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Course: Soup
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cuisine: France
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Diet: Keto, Low-Carb
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
EQUIPMENT:
- Knife
- Aluminum foil
- Large pot
- Spatula
- Immersion blender
- Ladle
- Serving bowls
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 head 12 to 14 pieces of garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- One bay leaf
- One teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ tsp. crushed black pepper
- Salt
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese
- Fresh parsley
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTION:
- Take a knife and cut the top of the garlic bunch.
- Apply the olive oil on the bunch of garlic, then sprinkle some salt & pepper.
- Wrap the bunch in the aluminum foil.
- Then we can roast the garlic bunch in the oven at 375 degrees F for thirty minutes or till they gets soft and caramelized.
- Put the large pot on moderate heat and warm the olive oil in the pot.
- Add the onions to the pot and cook them for 5 to 7 minutes or till they get tender and translucent.
- We can include the roasted garlic in the pot and cook for the additional 2 to 3 minutes.
- Mix them few time till they give nice smell.
Transfer the chicken or vegetable broth in the pot. - Include the salt pepper powder, bay leaf, & thyme in the pot.
- Then we bring the soup to a simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes so that the flavor of garlic will get properly incorporated in the broth after that remove the bay leaf.
- Now we use the immersion blender and blend the soup till it gets smooth and creamy.
- We can also blend the soup in the blender in batches if we don’t have the immersion blender.
- Add the heavy cream in the garlic soup to make it more indulgent and mix it.
- Adjust the salt and pepper according to the need.
- Meanwhile, toast the slices of preferred keto-friendly bread to serve the soup.
- Take the ladle and pour the soup in the serving bowls.
- Garnish the soup bowl with the cheese and fresh parsley.
- Serve this Keto Garlic Soup with the keto bread.
TIPS:
- We can skip the heavy cream and use the coconut cream instead to make the lighter version of this soup and it can also serve as a dairy-free alternative.
- You can also add some wine or lemon juice to make this soup more flavorful and tasty.
- If you prefer the chunkier soup then blend only half a portion of the soup.
- We can also add a little amount of chili flakes or cayenne pepper to make this garlic soup a little spicy.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Place the garlic soup in the airtight box and store the soup for three to four days.
FREEZER:
- Place the garlic soup in the freezer-safe container and store the soup for one month.
REHEAT:
- We can reheat the soup in the pot on the stove and if it gets a little thick then add a little amount of heavy cream in it.
FAQs:
Is this garlic soup low in carbs?
- This garlic soup only contains 3g net carbs, 7g carbs, 4g proteins, and 4g fiber in them.
How we can make this garlic soup spicy?
- We can easily make this garlic soup spicy by adding the red chili flakes or cayenne pepper or red chili powder.
Is there any other cheese I use in place of gruyere cheese?
- We can easily use mozzarella, parmesan, or cheddar cheese in place of gruyere cheese to make this soup.
What other broth should I utilize in place of chicken broth?
- You could easily utilize vegetable broth in place of chicken broth to make this delicious and indulgent garlic soup.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 150 kcal
Vitamin A: 900 IU
Serving: 4 people
Carbs: 7g
Vitamin C: 2.4mg
Serving size: 1.5 cups
Net Carbs: 3g
Calcium: 120mg
Potassium: 140mg
Fiber: 4g
Iron: 0.36mg
Protein: 4g
