Ingredients

  • 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

Method

  • 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.