Classic French Garlic Soup Recipe (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Soup Base
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64 ounces chicken stock
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1 small bunch fresh sage
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1 large head of garlic
→ Mayonnaise
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2/3 cup olive oil
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1 large egg, separated
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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1 pinch salt
→ Garnish (Optional)
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Crusty croutons
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Extra olive oil for drizzling
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Smoked paprika
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Fresh parsley
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat chicken stock with sage in Dutch oven or stock pot. Maintain gentle simmer.
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Peel garlic, slice in half, remove embryonic shoots. Boil in water 3-4 minutes, drain, then mash finely with fork.
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Add mashed garlic to simmering stock and cook gently for 10 minutes.
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Blend egg yolk, mustard, salt, and oil with immersion blender until emulsified. Add egg white if needed for thickness.
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Optional: strain soup. Temper mayonnaise with hot soup, then whisk into pot. Heat through without boiling. Serve with optional garnishes.
# Notes:
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Traditional French recipe from the South of France
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Do not boil after adding mayonnaise to prevent curdling