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Traditional Country French Style Garlic Soup

Savor Comfort with Traditional Country French Style Garlic Soup

Experience the heartwarming delight of Traditional Country French Style Garlic Soup, a comforting and simple dish perfect for chilly evenings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: French
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 head Garlic Use fresh garlic, purple-striped varieties are milder.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Sage Enhances garlic's sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Balances flavors.
  • 4 cups Chicken Stock Use vegetable stock for vegetarian option.
For Creaminess
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin is best.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Adds tanginess.
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Provides creaminess.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • large pot
  • baking tray
  • Fork or Mortar and Pestle
  • Small Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Drizzle olive oil on a baking tray and spread the sliced garlic. Roast for 30–40 minutes until soft and golden brown.
  2. In a large pot, heat chicken stock over medium-high heat. Bring to boil, add salt and sage, then reduce to simmer.
  3. Mash the roasted garlic into a smooth paste using a fork or a mortar and pestle.
  4. Whisk egg yolk and Dijon mustard in a small bowl, gradually drizzle in olive oil while whisking to create a creamy emulsion.
  5. Add mashed garlic and egg emulsion to the simmering stock and stir well.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot, ideally with roasted baguette slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, enjoy the soup fresh. Follow storage tips for leftovers to maintain quality.

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