Description
Warm up with a bowl of French Garlic Soup, a creamy and flavorful dish hailing from the sun-kissed regions of the South of France. This velvety garlic soup combines the rich taste of roasted garlic with fresh sage, creating a comforting experience that’s perfect for cozy dinners or elegant gatherings. With its surprisingly smooth texture and delightful aroma, it is sure to impress your guests or provide a nourishing meal for yourself. Easy to make and packed with wholesome ingredients, this French Garlic Soup is not just a dish; it’s an invitation to savor warmth and flavor in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 64 ounces chicken stock
- small bunch fresh sage
- 1 large head of garlic
- 2/3 cup olive oil (or preferred vegetable oil)
- 1 large egg (separated)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Heat chicken stock and sage in a Dutch oven over low heat until simmering.
- Boil garlic cloves in a small saucepan for 3-4 minutes, then drain.
- Mash softened garlic and add to the simmering stock; cook for 10 minutes.
- Prepare mayonnaise by blending egg yolk, mustard, salt, and oil in a jar using an immersion blender.
- Strain the soup for smoothness if desired; return to pot.
- Temper the mayonnaise with hot soup before whisking it back into the pot.
- Heat gently until warmed through—do not boil.
- Serve garnished with croutons, olive oil, smoked paprika, and fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 37mg
Keywords: For added depth, experiment with herbs like thyme or rosemary. Serve with crusty bread or alongside a light salad for a complete meal.