CREAMY GARLIC SOUP

CREAMY GARLIC SOUP image

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1.5 Qts chicken broth
1 tbl evoo
1/2 tbl butter
1 whole head garlic, peeled & chopped
1 onion chopped
4 plump shallots chopped
1 tbl all-purpose flour
Salt
Fresshly ground pepper
3 large egg yolks
1-2 tbl white wine vinegar
12 - 16 baguette slices
3 tbl finely snipped chives

Steps:

1. Bring broth to a boil in large saucepan. In med skillet melt butter & evoo ove med low heat. add garlic, onion & shallots & stir to coat. Cook until softened but not brown about 10-12 minutes. stir in flour and cook 5 min ensuring the vegies do not brown. 2. Season broth generously with salt & pepper. Stir in vegies & simmer 35 min. Puree with imersable or regular blender. 3. In small bowl, beat egg yolks w/ vinegar. whisk in a few tablespoons hot soup into the yolks then whisk yolks into the soup. Do not allow soup to boil. season with S&P and more vinegar. Ladle into bowls and garnish with chives & toasted baguettes.