Description
Indulge in the rustic charm of Country French Garlic Soup, a classic French recipe that warms the soul with its rich flavors and hearty ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 whole heads of garlic (about 20 cloves, peeled and smashed)
- 1 medium yellow onion (sliced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 6 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices crusty French bread (day-old preferred)
- 1/2 cup grated Gruyère or Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
Garlic Soup:
For Serving:
Instructions
- Prepare the Soup Base: Heat olive oil in a large saucepan. Sauté garlic and onion until soft. Add thyme, salt, pepper, and broth. Simmer for 20–25 minutes.
- Toast the Bread: Toast bread slices until crisp.
- Add the Eggs: Whisk eggs and drizzle into simmering soup, stirring to create thin ribbons.
- Serve: Place a bread slice in each bowl, ladle soup over it, top with cheese, and let melt before serving.
Notes
- You can blend part or all of the soup for a smoother texture, but traditional versions are brothy and rustic.
- Add a splash of white wine before simmering for extra depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
