Country French Garlic Soup 🥖🧄

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Ingredients:

2 whole heads of garlic, peeled

1 tbsp olive oil

1 onion, chopped

2 tbsp butter

6 cups chicken or vegetable broth

2 sprigs fresh thyme

2 bay leaves

Salt and pepper, to taste

4 egg yolks

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Crusty bread, for serving

Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

Step 1: Sauté the Onion and Garlic

In a large pot, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp butter over medium heat.

Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add the peeled garlic cloves to the pot, cooking for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently to release their fragrance.

Step 2: Simmer the Soup

Pour in 6 cups of broth and add the 2 sprigs of thyme and 2 bay leaves.

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes, until the garlic is soft and fragrant.

Step 3: Temper the Egg Yolk Mixture

Remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaves from the soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

In a small bowl, whisk together the 4 egg yolks and ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese.

Slowly whisk a ladle of hot soup into the egg mixture to temper it, then gradually whisk the tempered egg mixture back into the soup.

Step 4: Thicken the Soup

Simmer the soup for another 5 minutes, stirring continuously, until it thickens slightly.

Step 5: Serve and Enjoy

Serve the garlic soup hot, accompanied by crusty bread for dipping.

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, enjoy!