Country French Garlic Soup

Country French Garlic Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 cups garlic cloves, peeled (about 4 heads of garlic)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup heavy cream or whole milk (optional for creaminess)
• Slices of baguette, toasted
• Grated Gruyère or Parmesan cheese