Is Garlic Soup good for you?

There isn't much in a basic vegetable broth that is bad for you. This recipe does call for Olive Oil Mayo, so there is some fat in it.

Is Garlic Soup vegetarian?

Yes, garlic soup is vegetarian.

Julia Child’s Garlic Soup (Aigo Bouido)

Name: Garlic Soup - Julia Child’s Aigo Bouido Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 16 Cloves garlic; 2 Quarts Of Water; 2 Teaspoons of Salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; 2 cloves; 2 Sage leaves, chopped or ¼ teaspoon dried sage; 2 Sprigs Thyme leaves or ¼ teaspoon dried thyme; 1 small bay leaf; 4 Sprigs Parsley or ½ teaspoon dried; 3 egg yolks; ¼ cup Olive Oil (NOT Extra Virgin)

Description

This Aigo Bouido, or garlic soup, is a Julia Child classic. While it is so simple, it is restorative and so comforting.

Ingredients

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16 Cloves garlic
2 Quarts Of Water
2 Teaspoons of Salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 cloves
2 Sage leaves, chopped or ¼ teaspoon dried sage
2 Sprigs Thyme leaves or ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
1 small bay leaf
4 Sprigs Parsley or ½ teaspoon dried
3 egg yolks
¼ cup Olive Oil (NOT Extra Virgin)

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Instructions

Bring some water to a boil
Add unpeeled garlic for 30 seconds.
Run under cold water
Remove garlic skin
Add peeled garlic and all ingredients EXCEPT egg yolks and olive oil to pot.
Bring to a light boil for 30 minutes
While water is boiling, add egg yolks to large bowl that will eventually hold soup
Whisk
Slowly add olive oil to bowl a few drops at a time and vigorously whisk (or use mixer) until it is mayonnaise.
After soup has boiled for 30 minutes, dish one ladle into mayonnaise and mix.
Using strainer, strain broth into the bowl containing the soup/mayo mixture.
Feel free to press and squeeze garlic a bit to get some of the extra juices out.
Ladle into serving bowl
Garnish with garlic/cheese toast, crispy French bread, parmesan cheese.
Serve

Notes

Serve with a toasted French Bread