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Country French Garlic Soup

Cozy Up with Classic Country French Garlic Soup Delight

A warm and nourishing Country French Garlic Soup that combines comfort with gourmet elegance, featuring creamy garlic flavors and wholesome ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dishes
Cuisine: French
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 12 cloves garlic peeled
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter for richness
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth homemade preferred
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 2 leaves bay leaves
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Enrichment
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
For Serving
  • 1 loaf crusty bread hearty bread
  • to taste fresh parsley optional garnish

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add peeled garlic cloves, stirring to combine. Cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant, avoiding browning.
  3. Pour in broth, mix well and add thyme and bay leaves. Increase heat and bring to a boil, then reduce and simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. Remove thyme and bay leaves, season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolks and grated Parmesan until smooth.
  6. Temper egg mixture by slowly adding a ladle of hot soup while whisking. Then mix back into the soup.
  7. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly.
  8. Serve hot, ladling into bowls with slices of crusty bread. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for 3 months.

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