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Garlic Bread Soup

A soothing French country soup made with simmered garlic broth, stale bread, and a rich egg yolk liaison.

40 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 6 oz stale baguette, sliced
  • 8 garlic cloves, peeled, sliced
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 egg yolks, beaten
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper, ground

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium-low heat.

  2. 2

    Add 8 peeled, sliced garlic cloves and cook gently for 3 to 4 minutes until fragrant but not browned.

  3. 3

    Pour in 6 cups vegetable broth, then add 4 fresh thyme sprigs, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper.

  4. 4

    Bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.

  5. 5

    Remove thyme from the pot, then stir in 6 oz sliced stale baguette until completely softened.

  6. 6

    Ladle 1/2 cup of hot broth into 2 beaten egg yolks while whisking continuously to temper them.

  7. 7

    Whisk the tempered yolk mixture back into the soup and remove from heat before serving.

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Questions

What should Garlic Bread Soup look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until completely softened.

Why does Garlic Bread Soup have me temper the eggs?

Step 6 reads: "Ladle 1/2 cup of hot broth into 2 beaten egg yolks while whisking continuously to temper them." Eggs scramble if they meet a hot liquid all at once. Step 6 warms them gradually with a little of the hot mixture first, so they thicken the sauce or custard smoothly instead of curdling.

Can I make Garlic Bread Soup gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Garlic Bread Soup is 6 oz stale baguette, sliced. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Garlic Bread Soup contain eggs?

Yes: 2 egg yolks, beaten. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Garlic Bread Soup?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 280 calories, with 8 g protein, 32 g carbohydrate and 13 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 680 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Garlic Bread Soup?

Yes. Refrigerate Garlic Bread Soup for up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

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