Keto Garlic Soup


This garlic soup is very tasty and flavorful. This garlic soup originated in France and is called soup ale. This soup is full of the bold flavor of garlic, mixed with a flavorful broth and is creamy. This comforting and flavorful soup is considered a comfort food in France to eat during cold days. We can serve this garlic soup with toasted Q-friendly bread and some cheese. This garlic soup contains only three grams of net carbohydrates and four grams of fiber per serving. This soup is completely grain-free and gluten-free but it is not dairy-free because it uses heavy cream and cheese in the preparation of the soup. To make this recipe dairy-free, you can use some coconut cream and dairy-free cheese in their place, but it may change the taste of the soup.


Statistics
Calories: 150 Calories
Course: Soup
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cuisine: French
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Diet: Keto, Low Carb
Total Time: 35 minutes
Serving Size: One bowl

Equipment:
  • Knife
  • Aluminum work
  • Large pot
  • spatula
  • Immersion Blender
  • Ladle
  • serving bowls

Ingredients
  • 1 head 12 to 14 cloves of garlic
  • 1. Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1. Medium onion
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 cups of water
  • 1. Bay Leaf
  • 1. Dried teaspoon thyme
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Salt
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese
  • Fresh parsley

Instructions
  1. Take a knife and cut off the top of the garlic clove
  2. Apply olive oil to the garlic clove then sprinkle with a little salt and pepper
  3. Wrap the clove in aluminum foil
  4. Then we can roast the garlic clove in the oven at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes or until it is soft and caramelized
  5. Place a large pot on medium heat and heat the olive oil in the pot
  6. Add the onions to the pot and cook them for five to seven minutes or until they are soft and translucent
  7. We can add the roasted garlic to the pot and cook for another two to three minutes
  8. Stir them around for a while until they give off a nice aroma
  9. Transfer the chicken or vegetable broth to the pot
  10. Add salt pepper powder bay leaf and thyme to the pot
  11. Then we bring the soup to a boil and cook for 15 to 20 minutes so that the garlic flavor is well incorporated into the broth.
  12. Then remove the bay leaf. Now we use an immersion blender and blend the soup until it is smooth and creamy.
  13. If we do not have an immersion blender, we can also blend the soup in batches in a blender.
  14. Make it more creamy by adding heavy cream to the garlic soup and mix it.
  15. Adjust the salt and pepper as needed.
  16. Meanwhile, toast the slices of bread that you prefer to serve the soup.
  17. Take the ladle and pour the soup into serving bowls.
  18. Garnish the bowl with cheese and fresh parsley.
  19. Serve the garlic soup with the bread.

Tips:

  • We can skip the heavy cream and use coconut cream instead to make a lighter version of this soup and it can also work as a dairy-free alternative.
  • You can also add some wine or lemon juice to make this soup more flavorful and delicious.
  • If you prefer a spicy soup, blend only half of the soup.
  • We can also add a small amount of chili flakes or cayenne pepper to make this garlic soup a little spicier.

Storage Information
Refrigerate
Store the garlic soup in an airtight container and store the soup for three to four days
Freezer
Store the garlic soup in an airtight container in the freezer and store the soup for a month
Reheat
We can reheat the soup in a pot on the stove and if it gets a little thick, add a small amount of heavy cream to it.

Frequently Asked Questions
Is this garlic soup low in carbohydrates?
This garlic soup has only 3g net carbs with 4g carbohydrates, 4g protein and 4g fiber
How can we spice up this garlic soup?
We can easily spice up this garlic soup by adding red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper or red pepper powder
Is there any other cheese that I can use instead of Gruyere cheese?
We can easily use mozzarella, parmesan or cheddar cheese in place of Gruyere cheese to make this soup.
What broth should I use instead of chicken broth?
You can easily use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth to make this delicious and flavorful garlic soup.

Nutritional Information
Calories: 150 kcal
Vitamin A: 900 IU
Serves: 4 people
Carbohydrates: 7 g
Vitamin C: 2.4 mg
Serving size: 1.5 cups
Net carbs: 3g
Calcium: 120 mg
Potassium: 140 mg
Fiber: 4g
Iron: 0.36 mg
Protein