Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of a rustic French garlic soup, featuring soft poached eggs and crusty bread in a flavorful broth. This vegetarian-friendly dish is perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 whole heads of garlic, cloves separated and peeled
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
For Serving:
- 4 slices day-old French bread or baguette
- 4 large eggs
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan or Gruyère cheese for garnish (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Soup: Heat olive oil in a large pot, cook garlic until golden, then add onion. Pour in broth, add thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20–25 minutes.
- Blend the Soup: Remove bay leaf and thyme, partially puree the soup using an immersion blender.
- Toast the Bread: Toast bread slices until crisp.
- Poach the Eggs: Crack eggs into the soup one at a time and poach for 3–4 minutes.
- Serve: Place a toasted bread slice in each bowl, ladle soup over, and garnish with cheese and parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer broth, add a splash of dry white wine before simmering.
- This French garlic soup is an ideal way to use up stale bread and is delightful when paired with a light salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
