Traditional Country French Style Garlic Soup Recipe
Traditional Country French Style Garlic Soup is a comforting, flavorful soup featuring deeply roasted garlic, aromatic sage, and a rich emulsion of egg yolk and Dijon mustard. This rustic French recipe balances the mellow sweetness of slow-roasted garlic with a creamy, tangy broth, perfect for a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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For the Garlic Preparation:
- 1 large garlic bulb, peeled and sliced
For the Soup Base:
- 1 tbsp dried sage (preferably Spice Islands)
- Pinch of salt
- 64 oz chicken stock
For the Emulsion:
- 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 egg yolk, room temperature
Instructions
- Roast the Garlic: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the sliced garlic evenly on a baking tray and drizzle lightly with a bit of olive oil. Roast for 30-40 minutes until the garlic is soft, golden, and caramelized, which enhances its sweetness and flavor.
- Prepare the Soup Base: While the garlic roasts, pour the chicken stock into a large pot and bring it to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, add dried sage and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer gently to infuse the flavors.
- Mash the Roasted Garlic: Remove the roasted garlic from the oven and, while still warm, use a fork to mash it into a smooth, creamy paste which will blend easily into the soup.
- Make the Emulsion: In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolk with Dijon mustard until smooth. Gradually drizzle the remaining olive oil into the mixture while whisking continuously to form a creamy and stable emulsion.
- Combine and Serve: Stir the mashed garlic paste and the emulsified egg mixture into the hot simmering chicken stock. Whisk thoroughly to blend all ingredients into a silky, flavorful soup. Serve immediately hot, optionally with roasted baguette slices on the side.
Notes
- Roasting the garlic slowly is key to developing its sweet and mellow flavor without bitterness.
- Use room temperature egg yolk to ensure the emulsion forms properly and smooths into the soup.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken stock with vegetable stock.
- Serve the soup with crusty bread or baguette slices to soak up the rich broth.
- Adjust salt to taste, especially if your chicken stock is already salted.
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