Country French Garlic Soup Recipe
A comforting and flavorful Country French Garlic Soup recipe that will warm you up from the inside out. This soup combines the rich essence of garlic with the creaminess of Parmesan cheese for a truly satisfying dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Garlic Soup:
- 2 whole heads of garlic, peeled
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Serving:
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Crusty bread
- Fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter: In a large pot over medium heat.
- Add garlic: Cook peeled garlic cloves for 2–3 minutes, stirring to avoid burning.
- Pour in broth: Add broth, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes.
- Season: Remove thyme and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare egg mixture: Whisk together egg yolks and Parmesan cheese in a bowl.
- Temper egg mixture: Slowly whisk in a ladle of hot soup to temper the mixture.
- Combine: Gradually whisk the tempered mixture back into the soup. Simmer for another 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Serve: Hot with crusty bread. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Add chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes, until softened.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: Country French Garlic Soup, Garlic Soup Recipe, French Cuisine, Comforting Soup
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