Description
This Savory French Garlic Soup is a comforting and velvety blend of mellow garlic, fresh sage, and creamy emulsified egg and oil. A rustic yet elegant French classic perfect for cozy days.
Ingredients
64 ounces chicken stock (or vegetable broth)
Small bunch fresh sage
1 large head garlic
2/3 cup olive oil or vegetable oil
1 large egg, separated
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring chicken stock and sage to a gentle simmer.
- Peel garlic cloves, halve them, and remove green shoots. Boil in water for 3–4 minutes, then drain.
- Mash boiled garlic until smooth and stir into simmering stock. Simmer for 10 minutes more.
- In a small jar, combine egg yolk, Dijon mustard, salt, and olive oil. Blend with an immersion blender until emulsified. Add egg white if a thicker texture is desired and blend again.
- Strain the soup for a refined texture and return it to the pot.
- Temper the egg mixture by stirring in a ladle of hot soup, then add back to the pot.
- Heat gently without boiling. Serve hot.
- Optional: Garnish with croutons, olive oil, smoked paprika, or chopped parsley.
Notes
- Use vegetable broth and plant-based mayo for a vegan version.
- Add white wine to the simmer for extra depth.
- Include shredded chicken or white beans for a heartier dish.
- Blend the entire soup for a creamy, uniform texture.
- Do not boil after adding the egg mixture to prevent curdling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
