Arleux Smoked Garlic Soup

Name: Arleux Smoked Garlic Soup Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: smoked garlic bulbs; onion; potatoes; carrots; stock; butter; salt; pepper

Arleux, in the north of France, is famous for its festival of Smoked Garlic which is held every first weekend of September. Festivities include garlic braiding competitions, Parade of Giants, flea markets, street entertainment and over 5,000 Litres of its signature dish of Smoked Garlic soup is made and consumed over the three days.

Made with smoked garlic — learn more about cooking with smoked garlic, or explore our smoked garlic range.

Ingredients

Directions

Sweat the diced onion, carrot and potatoes in the butter
Add the peeled garlic heads and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, mixing
Add the chicken stock
Season with a little salt and pepper, cover and cook for 35 to 40 minutes
Puree with a stick blender until just smooth.
Serve

Decorate with a few sprigs of chervil (substitute with fresh parsley or tarragon or a combination of the two). Serve with croutons and grated gruyere.

Why Smoked Garlic Works in This Recipe

Smoked garlic is the heart of this traditional French soup, bringing a mellow, slightly sweet flavour that’s far less sharp than raw garlic. Originating from northern France, this style of soup highlights the depth and richness that slow-smoked garlic can deliver. Learn more about how to use it in our smoked garlic guide.

Featured Ingredient

This recipe showcases the bold yet balanced flavour of LittleBig Smokehouse Smoked Garlic Bulbs. Slowly smoked over hardwood, they add a deep, savoury richness that transforms simple ingredients into a comforting, flavour-packed dish.