Creamy Garlic Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

CREAMY GARLIC SOUP

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Head of garlic
- cloves separated, unpeeled
2 qt Water
2 ts Salt
1 pn Pepper
2 Cloves
1/4 ts Thyme
1/2 Bay leaf
4 Parsley sprigs
3 tb Olive oil
3 Egg yolks
4 tb Olive oil
French bread rounds, toasted
1 c Grated Swiss or Parmesan

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.



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