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Country French Garlic Soup

This comforting Country French Garlic Soup is a creamy and rustic dish originating from the French countryside.
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 head garlic peeled (cloves left whole)
  • 6 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup day-old crusty bread cut into cubes (for serving)
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
    Add the whole garlic cloves and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the garlic is softened and golden (but not browned). Add the chopped onion and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until it is soft and translucent.
  • Pour in the broth and add the bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 20-25 minutes, allowing the garlic to soften and flavors to meld.
  • After simmering, remove and discard the bay leaf. Use an immersion blender to carefully puree the soup until smooth, or transfer it in batches to a blender and blend until smooth. Return the soup to the pot if using a blender.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and grated Parmesan cheese. To temper the egg mixture, slowly ladle a small amount of hot soup into the egg mixture while whisking constantly. Gradually whisk the tempered mixture back into the pot, stirring constantly.
  • Let the soup warm through on low heat for a few minutes to thicken (do not let it boil). Ladle the soup into bowls, top with cubed crusty bread, and garnish with fresh parsley.