French Garlic Soup
French Garlic Soup is a traditional Mediterranean soup from the South of France. Made with chicken stock, sage, and a full head of garlic, it is thickened with a classic olive oil mayonnaise for a velvety, dairy-free finish.
- Prep Time: 0 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
64 ounces chicken stock
Small bunch fresh sage
1 large head garlic
2/3 cup olive oil
1 large egg, separated
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Pinch salt
Croutons, for serving (optional)
Smoked paprika, for garnish (optional)
Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat chicken stock and sage in a large pot and bring to a gentle simmer.
2. Peel garlic cloves, split them, and remove inner green shoots.
3. Boil garlic cloves in water for 3 to 4 minutes, then drain.
4. Mash garlic into a fine paste and add to the stock, simmering for 10 minutes.
5. Prepare mayonnaise by blending egg yolk, mustard, salt, and oil until thick.
6. If needed, add egg white and blend again to stabilize.
7. Optional: strain soup for a smoother texture and return to pot.
8. Temper mayonnaise with hot soup, then whisk it back into the pot.
9. Reheat gently without boiling and serve with desired garnishes.
Notes
Removing the garlic germ prevents bitterness.
Do not boil the soup after adding the mayonnaise.
Straining the soup is optional but creates a velvety texture.
Adapted from The French Cooking Academy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 255
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 341 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
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