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 mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 37 minutes mins
Course Dinner, lunch, Soup
Cuisine French
Servings 4 people
Calories 250 kcal
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
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.
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