Description
A rich and creamy garlic soup perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 teaspoon thyme (dried or 1 sprig fresh)
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 egg yolks
- 4 slices crusty bread
- 0 teaspoon salt
- 0 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Peel garlic cloves and thinly slice onion. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and onion. Sauté gently for 10 to 12 minutes until softened and fragrant, not browned.
- Add thyme, bay leaf, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 to 35 minutes.
- If desired, blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender, or leave it rustic.
- In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks. Slowly temper them with hot soup, then return mixture to the pot.
- Stir well to combine. Remove bay leaf and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot with crusty bread on the side or soaked in the bowl.
Notes
- This soup can be blended smooth or left chunky according to preference.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Perfect for warming up on a chilly day!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg