Description
Rustic French garlic soup whispers comfort from Provence’s kitchens, inviting warmth with each spoonful. Hearty ingredients blend perfectly, creating a soul-soothing experience you’ll savor down to the last satisfying drop.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Liquid:
- 8 cups (2 liters) chicken stock
Primary Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 large head of garlic, cloves peeled and sliced
- 1 small bunch of fresh sage
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt, to taste
Binding and Fat Ingredients:
- 1 large egg yolk
- ⅔ cup (160 ml) extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Initiate the flavor extraction by simmering sliced garlic cloves and fresh sage in chicken stock, allowing the aromatics to infuse deeply into the liquid for approximately 10 minutes over gentle heat.
- Carefully strain the infused broth, removing the solid ingredients to create a pure, smooth liquid base that captures the essence of garlic and sage.
- Craft a silky emulsion by vigorously whisking egg yolk and Dijon mustard in a mixing bowl, preparing the foundation for a rich mayonnaise.
- Implement a slow, steady stream of extra virgin olive oil while continuously whisking, transforming the mixture into a glossy, stable mayonnaise with a subtle seasoning of salt.
- Temperately introduce the prepared mayonnaise into the warm garlic broth, whisking methodically to achieve a luxurious, creamy consistency that marries the intense garlic flavor with the smooth texture of the emulsion.
- Present the soup piping hot, optionally embellishing with delicate fresh sage leaves to enhance both visual appeal and aromatic complexity, inviting diners to savor the nuanced French countryside-inspired dish.
Notes
- For a lighter version, swap chicken stock with vegetable broth to make the soup vegetarian-friendly and reduce calories.
- Roast garlic beforehand for a deeper, sweeter flavor profile that mellows the intense raw garlic sharpness.
- Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil when making mayonnaise to ensure a rich, smooth emulsion with superior taste.
- If concerned about raw egg, use pasteurized egg yolks or substitute with store-bought mayonnaise to minimize food safety risks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 60 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 52 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg