Creamy Austrian Garlic Soup with Croutons and Caraway

Name: Creamy Austrian Garlic Soup with Croutons and Caraway
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 12 cloves of garlic; 1 medium onion; 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 1 cup heavy cream; ½ tsp caraway seeds; Salt and pepper; 3 cups day-old bread; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp dried parsley; Salt

Hearty Austrian classic with a touch of elegance

Savor the rich flavors of Austria with this creamy garlic soup, subtly spiced with caraway seeds and topped with golden croutons.

1 h 10 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Garlic Soup

12 cloves of garlic

peeled and finely minced

1 medium onion

diced

3 tbsp unsalted butter

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

4 cups chicken or vegetable broth

1 cup heavy cream

½ tsp caraway seeds

Salt and pepper

to taste

For the Croutons

3 cups day-old bread

cubed

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp dried parsley

Salt

to taste

Preparation

Preparing the Garlic Soup

Melt the butter

In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.

Sauté garlic and onion

Add the minced garlic and diced onion, sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

Be careful not to burn the garlic when sautéing; it can turn bitter quickly.

Make a roux

Stir in the flour, creating a roux. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Add broth

Gradually pour in the broth, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

Finish the soup

Mix in the heavy cream and caraway seeds, allow the soup to simmer for 20–30 minutes.

For a smoother soup, blend with an immersion blender before adding cream.

Preparing the Croutons

Preheat oven

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Toss bread cubes

In a bowl, toss the bread cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, parsley, and salt.

Arrange on baking sheet

Spread the bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet.

Bake croutons

Bake in the oven for about 10–12 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.

Ensure even toasting by turning the croutons halfway through baking.

Cooking Process

Simmering

Allow the soup to gently bubble to meld the flavors.

Crouton Baking

Ensure even toasting by turning the croutons halfway through baking.

Final Touch

Adjust seasoning before serving to enhance flavor depth.

Plating & Serving