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French Garlic Soup (with Cheesy Crostinis)

Rich, velvety, and bursting with garlic flavor, this French Garlic Soup is done in about 30 minutes and a must-make for garlic lovers.
Course Dinner, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine French
Keyword 30 minute meal, Garlic Bread
Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • 1 immersion blender or blender

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp salted butter
  • 1 small white onion minced
  • 2 heads of garlic 24 cloves, sliced in half
  • 2 thyme sprigs stems discarded
  • ½ tsp dried sage
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated + the rind
  • 3 large eggs

Cheesy Crostini's

  • ½ baguette about a 12-inch piece, cut diagonally in ⅓-inch slices
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese finely grated
  • extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • In a pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Once hot, add the onion, garlic, thyme, sage, and a generous pinch of salt. Sauté on low for about 5 minutes, or until the garlic starts to soften.
  • Add the corn starch, mix, then pour in the broth and add the Parmesean rind. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Use an immersion blender or a regular blender to blend the soup until smooth. Bring the soup to a simmer once more and turn off the heat.
  • In a large bowl or measuring cup, beat 3 eggs. Slowly drizzle in the hot soup while continuously whisking.
  • Drizzle in 2–3 cups of broth before adding the egg mixture back to the pot. Turn the heat back on low-medium and bring the soup back to a simmer.

Cheesy Crostini's

  • Preheat the oven to 425℉.
  • Slice your baguette into 1/3-inch pieces on a bias. Arrange them in a single layer on a sheet pan and lightly brush both sides with olive oil. Evenly sprinkle Parmesan cheese over each slice.
  • Bake the crostini’s for 10–12 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown and the bread is crispy. If the cheese isn't browned enough, place them under the broiler for about a minute to crisp up the top.