Creamy garlic soup

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Head of garlic cloves separated, unpeeled
2quartsWater
2teaspoonsSalt
1pinchPepper
2Cloves
¼teaspoonThyme
½Bay leaf
4Parsley sprigs
3tablespoonsOlive oil
3Egg yolks
4tablespoonsOlive oil
French bread rounds, toasted
1cupGrated Swiss or Parmesan

Directions

DROP GARLIC CLOVES in boiling water and boil 30 seconds. Drain, run cold water over the cloves and peel. Place the garlic and the rest of the ingredients up to the egg yolks in a saucepan and boil slowly for 30 minutes. Correct the seasoning. Beat the egg yolks in a soup tureen until they're thick and sticky. Drop by drop, beat in the olive oil as if making a mayonnaise. Just before serving, beat a ladleful of hot soup into the egg mixture by droplets. Gradually strain in the rest, beating, and pressing the juice out of the garlic. Serve immediately, accompanied by the bread and cheese.

PETER KUMP - PRODIGY GUEST CHEFS COOKBOOK