Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of France with this Country French Garlic Soup. A soul-warming dish that combines the richness of garlic, the savoriness of Parmesan, and the heartiness of crusty French bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Garlic Broth:
- 2 heads garlic, cloves peeled and smashed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Finish and Serving:
- 2 large egg yolks
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 slices crusty French bread, toasted
Instructions
- Prepare Garlic Broth: Heat olive oil in a saucepan, add garlic, cook until fragrant. Add onions, cook until translucent. Pour in broth, add thyme, bay leaf, simmer for 25-30 mins. Remove thyme and bay leaf.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a bowl, whisk egg yolks with Parmesan. Slowly temper with hot broth, then stir into soup gently.
- Season and Serve: Season soup, serve hot with toasted bread.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend the soup before adding the egg and cheese mixture.
- Add a drizzle of olive oil or extra Parmesan just before serving for richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl with 1 slice of toast
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
