Garlic soup
Garlic soup has been around for centuries and is thought to have originated in ancient Greece. The first recorded recipe for garlic soup dates back to the 1st century AD, when Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder wrote about a dish called "liquamen" that was made with garlic and other herbs.
Garlic soup was likely brought to Europe by the Romans, and it quickly became a popular dish in many countries. In France, a classic garlic soup recipe is known as soupe à l'ail. This soup is made with garlic, potatoes, leeks, and bread, and it is often served with a poached egg on top.
Garlic soup is also popular in Spain, where it is called sopa de ajo. This soup is usually made with chicken broth, garlic, bread, and eggs. It is often garnished with cheese and parsley.
Advice
When making garlic soup, it's important to find the right balance of garlic and other ingredients. To ensure the soup has a rich garlic flavor, use fresh garlic cloves and mince them finely. Alternatively, you can use garlic powder or garlic paste to give the soup more flavor. Be sure to add a good amount of herbs and spices to complement the garlic. Onion, leek, celery, and carrots all add depth of flavor. Finally, don't forget to add a good amount of liquid such as broth or water, as well as a thickener like flour or cornstarch. Carefully season the soup with salt and pepper, and enjoy your flavorful garlic soup!
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Recipes
Sweet Potato-Garlic Soup With Chile Oil
- SOUP
- salt
- cumin seed
- black pepper
- garlic
- onion
- sweet potato
- turmeric
- olive oil
- vegetable stock
- CHILE OIL
- sichuan peppercorn
- oil
- red pepper flake
- garlic
Garlic Soup
- pepper
- salt
- pea
- olive oil
- bay leaf
- pasta
- thyme
- parsley
- egg
- parmesan cheese
- garlic
- bread
Garlic Soup With Spinach
- bouquet garni made
- salt
- spinach
- chicken stock
- elbow macaroni
- parmesan cheese
- egg
- garlic
Provençal Garlic Soup With Poached Egg
- parsley
- pepper
- salt
- sage
- olive oil
- new crop garlic
- egg
- day french bread
Garlic Soup
- salt
- sweet spanish paprika
- white bread
- olive oil
- egg white
- chicken stock
- garlic
Spanish Garlic Soup (Sopa de Ajo)
- water
- sweet paprika
- parsley
- olive oil
- french bread
- garlic
- cured ham
- egg
- salt
Zucchini Garlic Soup
- navy bean
- onion
- pepper
- salt
- white wine
- zucchini
- garlic
- olive oil
- chicken
Roasted Tomato Garlic Soup
- thyme
- parsley
- garlic
- puff pastry
- chicken broth
- white wine
- salt
- smokey paprika
- heavy cream
- white pepper
- butter
- sour cream
- shallot
- olive oil
- rosemary
- thyme
- milk
- egg
- tomato
- goat cheese
- lemon lemon zest
- salt
Lettuce and Green Garlic Soup
- bouquet garni made
- pepper amount
- parmesan cheese
- salt
- olive oil
- green garlic
- onion
- parsley
- rice
- parsley
- lettuce
- chicken
Garlic Soup
- onion
- heavy cream
- parmesan cheese
- pepper
- salt
- kale
- olive oil
- garlic
- chicken stock
- pancetta
Garlic Soup with Potatoes and Poached Eggs
- lemon zest
- white
- salt
- thyme
- leek
- yukon gold potato
- crème fraîche
- olive oil
- parsley
- garlic
- chicken broth
- butter
- egg
Garlic Soup
- green grape
- pepper
- salt
- sherry vinegar
- milk
- olive oil
- garlic
- stale bread
- almond
Roast Tomato and Garlic Soup (Stovetop and Instant Pot)
- cream
- tomato
- garlic
- vegetable stock
- basil
- olive oil
- salt
Garlic Soup with Sautéed Scallops
- all purpose flour
- salt
- lemon juice
- egg
- olive oil
- scallop
- parsley
- red wine vinegar
- butter
- garlic
- chicken stock
- thyme
Ajo Blanco: White Garlic Soup with Grapes
- almond
- olive oil
- muscatel grape
- salt
- water
- garlic
- wine vinegar
- day bread
Almond and Garlic Soup (Ajo Blanco)
- green grape
- salt
- olive oil
- baguette
- almond extract
- sherry vinegar
- almond
- ice water
- garlic
Creamy Garlic Soup
- salt
- garlic
- olive oil
- shallot
- chicken stock
- heavy cream
Creamy Garlic Soup with Crispy Bread and Anchovy Fillets
- potato
- bread
- anchovy
- garlic
- null
- null olive oil
- null pepper
- null shallot
- null vegetable broth
- null white wine
Basque-Style Garlic Soup (Sopa de Ajo)
- olive oil
- baguette
- qt chicken stock
- choricero
- garlic
44-clove garlic (and chicken) soup
- thyme
- parmesan cheese
- heavy cream
- garlic
- chicken
- onion
- butter
- olive oil
- garlic
- chicken stock
- lemon
- salt
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Staple Ingredients
- salt 75%
- olive oil 70%
- garlic 65%
Usual Ingredients
- egg 35%
- parsley 35%
- chicken stock 25%
- onion 25%
- parmesan cheese 25%
- pepper 25%
- thyme 25%