Boiled Water Garlic Soup Recipes

PROVENçAL GARLIC SOUP (AïGO BOULIDO)

Steps:

• Step 1 - Peel the garlic cloves. In a pot, bring 1 liter of water to a boil. Dump in the whole garlic cloves, sage and bay leaves. Simmer for about 15 minutes (lid off), until the garlic has softened.
• Step 2 - With a slotted spoon, remove the garlic cloves from the water and place them in a bowl. Mash them using the back of a fork until you reach a paste consistency. Mix in 1 tablespoon (15ml) of Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
• Return the garlic to the broth, and reduce for 15 more minutes. Pass the broth through a fine-meshed strainer and return it to the pot. Bring to a low simmer again.
• Step 3 - Place egg whites in a small bowl and whisk with a fork to loosen (if using whole eggs, whisk them until blended). Slowly pour the beaten egg whites (or eggs) into the simmering broth, whisking them with a fork as you pour. Do not stop whisking until the eggs are cooked and appear as stringy egg drops. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Turn off the heat.
• Step 4 - Divide the cheese evenly onto the 2 slices of bread and pass them under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted.
• For serving, pour the Aïgo Boulido into each bowl and top with a slice of bread.

' BOILED WATER ' GARLIC SOUP

Steps:

• Brush the bread slices with olive oil and toast in a 350 degree oven until dry, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
• In a large saucepan, combine the water, salt, garlic, bay leaves, and sage.
• Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat to medium low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes or until the garlic is very soft.
• Remove the bay leaves and sage sprig, and puree the soup in a blender.
• Pour it back into the pan, cover, and let steep until you are ready to serve it, at least 10 minutes.
• Heat your soup plates in the oven for a few minutes, then layer their bottoms with the toasted bread slices.
• Sprinkle the toast with the cheese, then with any remaining olive oil.
• Reheat the soup to a boil, ladle it over the toast, and serve immediately.