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Easy Country French Style Garlic Soup

Easy Country French Style Garlic Soup

This Easy Country French Style Garlic Soup blends simple ingredients for a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 leaf bay leaf
  • 3 units egg yolks
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • whisk
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Peel the garlic cloves and sauté them in butter over medium heat until golden and fragrant.
  2. Sprinkle in the flour and stir constantly for about 1 minute to create a light roux.
  3. Gradually whisk in the broth, then add thyme and bay leaf. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and cream together.
  5. Slowly temper the yolk mixture by adding a ladle of hot soup into it while whisking.
  6. Stir the tempered yolks back into the soup and cook gently until slightly thickened.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve hot with your favorite crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 22g

Notes

This soup is perfect for chilly evenings or when entertaining guests.

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