Description
Rustic French Garlic Soup whisks home cooks through Provence’s hearty culinary landscape with rich, comforting flavors. Warm garlic-infused broth and crisp bread combine to deliver a simple yet profound taste experience that connects you directly to traditional French countryside cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 cups (2 liters) chicken stock
- 1 large head of garlic, cloves peeled and sliced
- 1 small bunch of fresh sage
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Finishing Ingredients:
- ⅔ cup (160 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Peel and slice the garlic cloves, releasing their aromatic essence into a spacious cooking vessel. Add fresh sage leaves and pour in the chicken stock, creating a fragrant liquid base.
- Ignite the heat to medium, allowing the ingredients to dance together. Once bubbling, reduce the temperature and let the mixture gently simmer for approximately 10 minutes, enabling the flavors to intertwine and develop depth.
- Remove the pot from heat and carefully strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve, extracting a silky, translucent liquid while capturing the robust garlic and sage essence.
- In a separate mixing bowl, carefully separate the egg yolk, discarding the white. Introduce Dijon mustard and whisk vigorously until the mixture becomes smooth and integrated.
- Commence a delicate drizzling technique with extra virgin olive oil, continuously whisking to emulsify the liquid into a luxurious, creamy mayonnaise. Sprinkle a subtle pinch of salt to enhance the flavor profile.
- Return the strained broth to gentle warmth, then gradually incorporate the prepared mayonnaise, stirring consistently to achieve a harmonious, velvety consistency.
- Ladle the soup into serving bowls, garnishing with delicate fresh sage leaves for an elegant presentation and an additional aromatic touch.
Notes
- Roast garlic beforehand to deepen the flavor profile and reduce its sharp intensity, creating a more mellow and rich taste.
- Use fresh, high-quality chicken stock as the base for an authentic French countryside feel, which elevates the entire soup’s complexity.
- Opt for room temperature eggs when making mayonnaise to ensure smoother emulsification and prevent potential separation of ingredients.
- Swap chicken stock with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version, maintaining the soup’s robust garlic essence while accommodating different dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg