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Soup A L'aille Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 2 large head of garlic .
  • 6-8 pieces French bread, toasted & buttered .
  • 2 c boiling water .
  • 3 large egg yolks .
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme .
  • 3 tbsps olive oil .
  • 1/4 tsp sage .
  • 2 large whole cloves .
  • 1 tbsp salt .
  • 1/4 tsp pepper .
  • 2 quarts cold water .
  • 1/2 c grated swiss cheese .
  • 2 sprigs parsley .
  • 4 tbsps melted butter

Directions
  • Step #1 Separate the garlic cloves & scald 1 min.
  • Step #2 Slip off & discard skins & scalding water.
  • Step #3 In a kettle over med-heat/flame, parsley, cloves, pepper, mix cold water, salt, garlic, & oil.
  • Step #4 Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, & simmer 30 mins.
  • Step #5 Remove from heat.
  • Step #6 With a slotted spoon, lift out the cloves, parsley, & garlic.
  • Step #7 Discard parsley & cloves.
  • Step #8 Puree the garlic with 2c of broth, in a mixer or food processor/blender, or press through a sieve.
  • Step #9 In a medium bowl beat the egg yolks until thick.
  • Step #10 Whip in the butter, then the garlic puree, then 1c broth.
  • Step #11 Whip this mixture into the kettle.
  • Step #12 Reheat to just below boiling, but do not boil.
  • Step #13 To serve: Place a piece of French bread, toasted & buttered in the bottom of each soup bowl & sprinkle generously with cheese.
  • Step #14 Ladle the soup over the bread.
  • Step #15 To make ahead: Complete through Step 3, then finish just before serving.
  • Enjoy the Soup a L'aille recipe

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