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Traditional Country French Style Garlic Soup

Comforting Traditional Country French Style Garlic Soup Recipe

Experience comforting Traditional Country French Style Garlic Soup, a velvety broth of roasted garlic, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: French
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 bulb Garlic Any variety works
  • 4 cups Chicken Stock Vegetable broth can be used for vegetarian option
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Dried Sage Fresh sage can be used for a brighter flavor
For the Emulsion
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Extra virgin for best flavor
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard works in a pinch
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Room temperature for best results

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking tray
  • large pot
  • Fork
  • Whisk
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and gather your equipment.
  2. Slice the top off the garlic bulb, drizzle with olive oil, and roast for 30–40 minutes until golden.
  3. In a large pot, bring chicken stock to a gentle boil and add salt and sage; reduce to simmer.
  4. Mash the roasted garlic into a smooth paste while still warm.
  5. Whisk together egg yolk and Dijon mustard, then slowly drizzle in olive oil to form an emulsion.
  6. Add the garlic paste into simmering chicken stock, whisk until well blended.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and serve hot, optionally with roasted baguette slices or a poached egg.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Use fresh garlic for the best flavor, and make sure to adjust seasoning as needed.

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