Description
This French Garlic Soup is a rich and comforting dish featuring a fragrant chicken stock infused with fresh sage and a velvety garlic paste. Enhanced by a smooth homemade mayonnaise made with egg yolk and Dijon mustard, this soup offers a creamy texture and a delicate balance of flavors in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 64 ounces chicken stock
- Fresh sage (about 4-5 sprigs)
Garlic Preparation
- 1 large head of garlic
- 2/3 cup olive oil
Mayonnaise
- 1 large egg, separated
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Heat the Stock: Pour the chicken stock into a pot and add fresh sage. Heat gently on medium-low heat, allowing it to simmer slowly to infuse the flavors.
- Prepare the Garlic: Peel the large head of garlic carefully, removing the skins and the inner green shoots to reduce bitterness.
- Blanch and Mash Garlic: Briefly blanch the garlic cloves in boiling water to soften them. Then mash the garlic thoroughly into a smooth paste using a mortar and pestle or fork.
- Simmer Garlic in Stock: Add the mashed garlic paste into the simmering stock. Continue to simmer gently for 10 minutes to meld the flavors together.
- Make Mayonnaise: In a separate bowl, combine the egg yolk, Dijon mustard, pinch of salt, and olive oil. Whisk vigorously until the mixture emulsifies into a creamy mayonnaise.
- Temper Mayonnaise: Slowly add a ladle of the hot soup to the mayonnaise while whisking constantly to temper the egg yolk mixture. Then gradually whisk the tempered mayonnaise back into the soup pot.
- Reheat Gently and Serve: Warm the soup gently over low heat without allowing it to boil, preserving the emulsified mayonnaise texture. Serve the soup hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Removing the green shoots from garlic reduces bitterness and ensures a smoother flavor.
- Do not boil the soup after adding the mayonnaise, as it may cause the sauce to curdle.
- Use fresh chicken stock for the best depth of flavor.
- Fresh sage can be substituted with dried sage if unavailable, but use about 1 teaspoon dried.
- This soup can be served with crusty bread for a complete meal.
