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Creamy 50 Clove Garlic Soup

This comforting soup uses 50 cloves of garlic to create a surprisingly mild and velvety bowl of goodness.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 French· July 28, 2026
Creamy 50 Clove Garlic Soup
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Prep
20 minutes
Cook
25 minutes
Total
45 minutes
Serves
4

If the idea of using 50 cloves of garlic sounds intense, do not worry. Once you gently saute the garlic in butter until golden, the sharp bite transforms into a sweet and mellow flavor that is absolutely delicious. This soup is a rustic French classic that feels like a warm hug on a cold day.

The secret to the velvety texture is adding starchy potatoes to the pot. As they simmer, they soften and blend perfectly with the garlic and cream to create a rich base. This is the perfect dish to make when you want something cozy and simple to serve at home.

Ingredients

  • 5 whole heads of garlic, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 large starchy potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the peeled garlic cloves and cook, stirring frequently, until they are light golden and fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add the onion and cook for 2 minutes until it softens.

  4. 4

    Stir in the potato chunks and cook for 1 minute to coat them in the buttery mixture.

  5. 5

    Pour in the vegetable stock, salt, and white pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife.

  6. 6

    Stir in the cream and let the soup simmer for one additional minute.

  7. 7

    Use an immersion blender to blitz the soup until it is completely smooth and creamy.

  8. 8

    Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, then serve hot.

💡 Tips

Serve this soup with a sprinkle of toasted panko breadcrumbs or croutons to add a nice crunch to every spoonful. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, just reheat gently on the stovetop.

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