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French Garlic Soup (with Cheesy Crostinis)

French Garlic Soup (with Cheesy Crostinis)

Rich, velvety, and bursting with garlic flavor, this French Garlic Soup is a must-make for garlic lovers.
Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Course Dinner, lunch, Soup
Cuisine French
Servings 4 people
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • immersion blender or blender

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon salted butter
  • 1 small white onion minced
  • 2 heads garlic 24 cloves, sliced in half
  • 2 sprigs thyme stems discarded
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried sage
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated + the rind
  • 3 large eggs

Cheesy Crostinis

  • 0.5 baguette about a 12-inch piece cut diagonally in ⅓-inch slices
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
  • extra virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • In a pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Once hot, add the onion, garlic, thyme, sage, and a generous pinch of salt. Sauté on low for about 5 minutes, or until the garlic starts to soften.
  • Add the cornstarch, mix, then pour in the broth and add the Parmesan rind. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Use an immersion blender or a regular blender to blend the soup until smooth. Bring the soup to a simmer once more and turn off the heat.
  • In a large bowl or measuring cup, beat 3 eggs. Slowly drizzle in the hot soup while continuously whisking.
  • Drizzle in 2–3 cups of broth before adding the egg mixture back to the pot. Turn the heat back on low-medium and bring the soup back to a simmer.

Crostini Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425℉.
  • Slice your baguette into ⅓-inch pieces on a bias. Arrange them in a single layer on a sheet pan and lightly brush both sides with olive oil. Evenly sprinkle Parmesan cheese over each slice.
  • Bake the crostinis for 10–12 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown and the bread is crispy. If the cheese isn't browned enough, place them under the broiler for about a minute to crisp up the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg
Keyword 30 minute meal, garlic bread
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