Country French Garlic Soup: A Timeless Comfort Dish
Country French Garlic Soup is a rustic, heartwarming dish that highlights the simplicity and depth of traditional French country cooking. Packed with the bold flavors of garlic and enriched with a silky broth, this soup is perfect for cool evenings or when you need a boost of comfort. Though garlic takes center stage, its flavor mellows beautifully during cooking, creating a velvety, aromatic soup that’s delicious and nutritious.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to making this timeless recipe.
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Soup:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 2 large heads of garlic (around 20–25 cloves), peeled
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock for a vegetarian option)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional, for depth of flavor)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk (optional, for creaminess)
- 2 egg yolks
- 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For Serving:
- Slices of crusty bread, toasted
- Grated Parmesan or Gruyère cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Tools You’ll Need
- Large soup pot or Dutch oven
- Blender or immersion blender
- Whisk
- Ladle for serving
Step-by-Step Recipe
