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Country French Garlic Soup

Creamy Country French Garlic Soup for Cozy Nights

Warm and comforting Country French Garlic Soup with a creamy texture, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 4 cups chicken stock homemade or store-bought
  • 4 leaves fresh sage substitute with thyme if preferred
  • 6 cloves garlic traditional pink garlic is mild, any variety works
For the Creaminess
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise homemade is ideal, store-bought works too
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil any vegetable oil can be a substitute
  • 1 large egg yolk for mayonnaise; white can be reserved
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard alternatively, mustard seeds can be used
For Flavor Enhancement
  • 1 teaspoon salt sea salt recommended for better flavor

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Immersion Blender
  • Small pot
  • fine-mesh strainer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large Dutch oven, pour in your chicken stock and toss in the fresh sage. Heat over medium until it reaches a gentle simmer, about 5 minutes.
  2. While the stock simmers, take your garlic cloves, remove their skins, cut them in half, and gently add to a small pot of boiling water for about 3 minutes to soften.
  3. After boiling, drain the garlic and mash it into a smooth paste. Stir the garlic into the simmering stock and let it infuse for an additional 10 minutes.
  4. In a jar, combine the egg yolk, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt. Blend while slowly drizzling in the olive oil until thick and creamy.
  5. Optional: Strain the garlic mixture back into the Dutch oven using a fine mesh strainer for a smoother soup.
  6. To prevent curdling, take a ladleful of hot broth and slowly mix it with the mayonnaise. Pour it back into the pot without boiling.
  7. Ladle the creamy soup into bowls. Garnish with crispy croutons, a drizzle of olive oil, smoked paprika, and fresh parsley. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 7gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh garlic for the best flavor and ensure your oil is at room temperature when making mayonnaise for optimal emulsion.

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