Description
A comforting and flavorful Country French Garlic Soup recipe that is easy to make and perfect for a cozy night in. This rustic soup features the warm, rich flavors of garlic, onions, and herbs, with a velvety smooth texture that pairs perfectly with crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Garlic Soup:
- 2 heads of garlic (about 20 cloves)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion (thinly sliced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Serving:
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Crusty bread slices
Instructions
- Prepare the Garlic: Peel and crush the garlic cloves.
- Cook the Aromatics: In a pot, sauté garlic in oil and butter until soft. Add onion and cook until translucent.
- Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in broth and water, season, and simmer with herbs for 25 minutes.
- Purée the Soup: Remove herbs, blend soup until smooth, then temper with egg yolks.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in Parmesan, warm gently, and serve with bread.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth.
- Roasting garlic beforehand enhances its flavor.
- For a heartier soup, add cooked rice or torn bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
