Description
Warm up with a bowl of comforting Country French Garlic Soup. This rustic soup is rich with the flavors of garlic, Parmesan cheese, and hearty bread, making it a perfect choice for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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Garlic Soup:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cups peeled garlic cloves (about 3 bulbs)
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 cup crusty day-old bread, cubed
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 large egg yolks
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Garlic and Onion: Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot. Add garlic, cook until soft. Add onion and cook until translucent.
- Simmer: Pour in broth, simmer for 20 minutes. Add bread and simmer until softened.
- Purée: Use immersion blender or regular blender to purée soup until smooth. Return to low heat.
- Temper Egg Yolks: Whisk yolks, add hot soup gradually, then return mixture to pot. Cook gently.
- Finish: Stir in Parmesan, season with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- Use high-quality garlic for best flavor.
- Roasting garlic beforehand enhances sweetness.
- Pair soup with crusty bread or a simple salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
