Description
A comforting, rustic French soup featuring garlic, onions, and fresh thyme, thickened with egg yolks for a creamy texture and served with toasted crusty bread.
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Ingredients
- Olive oil
- Water
- Bay leaf
- Garlic (minced)
- Onion (finely chopped)
- Chicken broth (low sodium)
- Fresh thyme (or dried thyme)
- Black pepper
- Egg yolks
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Crusty bread (toasted)
Instructions
- Sauté minced garlic and chopped onion in olive oil until softened and fragrant.
- Add chicken broth, water, thyme, bay leaf, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Whisk egg yolks and Parmesan cheese (optional) in a bowl.
- Temper the eggs by gradually mixing in hot soup.
- Incorporate the egg mixture back into the pot, stirring until slightly thickened.
- Serve hot with toasted bread and garnish with thyme.
Notes
- Avoid boiling the soup after adding eggs to prevent curdling.
- Parmesan cheese is optional but adds a delightful depth of flavor.
- Perfect as a light dinner or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stove-top simmer
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Calories: ~210
- Sodium: ~600mg
- Fat: ~12g
- Carbohydrates: ~15g
- Fiber: ~2g
- Protein: ~10g