Description
Warm up with a bowl of delicious Country French Garlic Soup, a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for chilly evenings. This classic French recipe features a rich broth infused with garlic, onions, and thyme, topped with Gruyère cheese and served with crusty toasted bread.
Ingredients
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For the soup:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large heads of garlic (about 20–24 cloves), peeled and minced
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian version)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For serving:
- 4 large egg yolks
- ½ cup grated Gruyère cheese
- 4 slices of crusty French bread, toasted
Instructions
- Prepare the soup: In a large soup pot, heat olive oil and butter. Add garlic and onion, sauté until softened. Stir in thyme. Add broth, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20–25 minutes.
- Prepare the cheese mixture: Whisk egg yolks and Gruyère in a bowl.
- Temper the egg mixture: Slowly add hot broth to the egg and cheese mixture while whisking.
- Combine the soup: Gradually pour the egg mixture into the soup, stirring constantly. Warm gently without boiling.
- Serve: Place a slice of toasted bread in each bowl and ladle the soup over the top. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a more rustic touch, rub the toasted bread with a raw garlic clove before serving.
- This soup pairs well with a crisp white wine or a simple green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
