Print

French Garlic Soup Recipe

French Garlic Soup Recipe
Print Recipe

★★★★★

5.1 from 15 reviews

This comforting French Garlic Soup is a creamy, flavorful blend of roasted garlic, caramelized onions, fresh herbs, and rich broth, tempered with egg yolks and enhanced with Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a cozy meal, its silky texture and robust flavors pair wonderfully with a Gruyère grilled cheese.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

  • 1 Medium Yellow Onion, chopped
  • 2 Heads of Garlic
  • 2 Sprigs of Rosemary, chopped to dust
  • 2 Sprigs of Thyme, chopped to dust
  • 6 Cups Bone Broth (or Vegetable/Chicken Broth)
  • 4 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus more for roasting garlic
  • 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese, grated, plus more for garnishing
  • Fresh Parsley for garnish
  • 4 Egg Yolks
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Garlic: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Cut the tops off the two heads of garlic and remove any loose skin. Place each head on separate pieces of foil, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt. Wrap tightly in foil.
  2. Roast Garlic: Roast the foil-wrapped garlic heads in the oven for 30-45 minutes, until golden brown and soft. Remove and let cool until you can handle them safely.
  3. Sauté Onions: In a Dutch oven or large soup pot, heat 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until caramelized and golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.
  4. Add Roasted Garlic: Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves from their skins into the pot with onions. Use a spoon to mash the garlic into the onions as much as possible.
  5. Add Herbs: Finely pulverize the chopped rosemary and thyme, ensuring they are very finely chopped to avoid large pieces affecting texture. Add to the pot and stir well.
  6. Add Broth and Blend: Pour in 6 cups of your chosen broth. Bring the soup to a boil, then use an immersion blender to blend until completely smooth and creamy. Reduce heat and let simmer gently for 20 minutes.
  7. Temper Egg Yolks: Separate the egg yolks into a bowl. Slowly add 1 cup of the hot soup to the egg yolks while whisking continuously to temper the eggs, preventing them from scrambling.
  8. Combine Eggs and Soup: Gradually pour the tempered egg mixture back into the soup pot, whisking constantly to combine and create a creamy texture. The soup should turn a beige, creamy color.
  9. Add Parmesan and Season: Stir in 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Avoid large herb pieces to keep the texture smooth.
  10. Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with additional grated Parmesan and fresh parsley. Enjoy with a Gruyère grilled cheese sandwich for the perfect pairing.

Notes

  • Roasting garlic slowly brings out a sweet, mellow flavor that is essential for this soup.
  • Be sure to finely chop or pulverize the herbs to avoid chunky bits in the smooth soup.
  • Temper the eggs slowly to prevent scrambling and achieve a silky texture.
  • If you don’t have bone broth, vegetable or chicken broth are good substitutes.
  • This soup pairs excellently with a Gruyère grilled cheese sandwich for a hearty meal.

Nutrition

Keywords: French garlic soup, roasted garlic soup, creamy garlic soup, bone broth soup, Parmesan soup, comforting soup

Find it online: https://kitchenbyrita.com/french-garlic-soup-recipe/