Garlic and Bread Soup with Fresh Parsley
A fragrant, comforting soup made with toasted bread, aromatic garlic, and garden-fresh herbs. Perfect for savoring the simple elegance of Spanish countryside cooking. This mediterranean-inspired soups ready in about 35 minutes pairs olive oil, minced garlic, finely diced onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 1/2 cup, finely diced onion
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup, torn into small pieces crusty bread
- 2 tbsp, finely chopped parsley
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- pinch red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 diced onion, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until onion is translucent and fragrant, avoiding browning of garlic.
- Step 2: Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine and simmer for 2 minutes to evaporate alcohol, then add 4 cups broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Step 3: Add 1/2 cup torn crusty bread pieces and simmer for 10 minutes until bread softens and releases starches.
- Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp fresh parsley and season with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes until flavors meld.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Garlic and Bread Soup with Fresh Parsley take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (15 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Garlic and Bread Soup with Fresh Parsley?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep olive oil from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Garlic and Bread Soup with Fresh Parsley?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Garlic and Bread Soup with Fresh Parsley for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Garlic and Bread Soup with Fresh Parsley?
Mediterranean soups like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
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My whole family loved this.
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Love how the Mediterranean come through in every bite.
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Reliable weeknight option. Not going to blow your mind but always satisfying.
