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Country French Garlic Soup

Hearty Country French Garlic Soup for Cozy Evenings

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Experience the comforting warmth of Country French Garlic Soup, a creamy delight perfect for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: French
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 15-20 cloves Garlic peeled
  • 4 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth high-quality
  • 1 handful Fresh Thyme
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Creamy Texture
  • 2 large Egg Yolks
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
For Serving
  • 1 loaf Crusty Bread
  • to taste Fresh Parsley optional

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat in a large pot until bubbling.
  2. Add 1 finely chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent and soft.
  3. Stir in 15-20 peeled whole garlic cloves and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in 4 cups of broth, add fresh thyme and bay leaves, and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
  5. Remove thyme and bay leaves, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Whisk together 2 egg yolks and ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese in a bowl. Temper with hot soup.
  7. Slowly incorporate the egg and cheese mixture back into the pot and simmer for another 5 minutes.
  8. Ladle the soup into bowls, serve hot with crusty bread, garnishing with parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Tempering the egg yolks prevents curdling, using high-quality broth enhances flavor, and simmering low and slow develops deep flavors.

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