French Garlic Soup: The Best Comforting Recipe with Turkey Bacon
This French Garlic Soup is a comforting dish that combines the rich flavors of roasted garlic with the savory taste of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bulb garlic
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wrap the garlic bulb in foil and roast for 30-40 minutes.
- In a pot, heat olive oil and sauté turkey bacon until crispy.
- Add onion and cook until softened.
- Add roasted garlic, chicken broth, bay leaf, and thyme.
- Simmer for 20 minutes, season with salt and pepper.
- Remove bay leaf and blend until smooth.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier soup, consider adding a splash of cream before blending.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: French Garlic Soup, Comfort Food, Turkey Bacon Soup