Rich French Garlic Soup (Printer-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Base Ingredients
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2 whole heads of garlic, peeled
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 onion, chopped
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2 tablespoons butter
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6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
→ Seasonings & Herbs
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2 sprigs fresh thyme
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2 bay leaves
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Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Finishing Ingredients
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4 egg yolks
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Crusty bread, for serving
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Fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
# Let's Cook!:
01 -
Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
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Add garlic cloves and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Pour in the broth, and add thyme and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes.
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Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper.
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In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolks and Parmesan cheese.
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Temper the egg mixture with a ladle of hot soup, then whisk the mixture back into the pot. Simmer for 5 more minutes, stirring continuously until the soup thickens.
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Serve hot with crusty bread and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
# Cook's Notes:
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For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth
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To avoid curdling, temper the egg yolks by slowly whisking hot soup into the egg mixture before adding it back into the pot
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This soup can be frozen before the egg yolks are added, but avoid freezing after the egg mixture is incorporated