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Homemade French Garlic Soup

A classic French comfort soup made with slow-simmered garlic, herbs, and a silky Parmesan-egg finish, perfect for cozy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: French
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 20 cloves garlic peeled
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Soup pot
  • Whisk
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté onion until soft.
  2. Add garlic and cook gently until fragrant.
  3. Pour in broth, add thyme and bay leaf, and simmer 30 minutes.
  4. Whisk egg yolks with Parmesan cheese.
  5. Temper egg mixture with hot broth, then stir into soup.
  6. Season and serve warm.

Notes

Do not boil after adding egg mixture to prevent curdling.