Comforting Garlic Soup with Sage and Garlic-Mayonnaise Recipe
This Comforting Garlic Soup is a warm, flavorful dish made with fragrant chicken stock, whole roasted garlic, and fresh sage. Accompanied by a handmade garlic-infused mayonnaise, it provides a creamy and rich complement to the broth. Perfect for chilly days or when you crave something soothing yet packed with bold taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
- 64 oz chicken stock
- 1 small bunch fresh sage
- 1 large bulb garlic
Garlic Mayonnaise Ingredients
- 1 large egg, yolk and white separated
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Pinch of salt
- 2/3 cup olive oil or preferred vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the garlic: Peel the large bulb of garlic and separate the cloves. Roast or simmer them gently until they are soft and golden to bring out the mellow, sweet flavors.
- Make the soup base: In a large pot, bring the chicken stock to a gentle simmer. Add the small bunch of fresh sage and the prepared garlic cloves. Let the soup simmer for about 20-30 minutes to infuse the flavors and create a comforting broth.
- Prepare the garlic mayonnaise: In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolk with 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard and a pinch of salt until smooth. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuously whisking to emulsify the mixture into a creamy mayonnaise. Finely mash or blend in a roasted garlic clove to infuse garlic flavor into the mayonnaise.
- Finish the soup: Remove the sage from the broth and adjust seasoning with salt if necessary. Optionally, blend some of the soup for a thicker consistency, then return it to the pot and warm through.
- Serve: Ladle the hot garlic soup into bowls and garnish each with a dollop of the homemade garlic mayonnaise. Serve immediately for a soothing, flavorful experience.
Notes
- You can roast the garlic by wrapping the whole bulb in foil and baking at 400°F (200°C) for about 30-40 minutes for a sweeter taste.
- If concerned about using raw egg in the mayonnaise, use pasteurized eggs or substitute with a store-bought mayonnaise and add a minced garlic clove.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken stock with vegetable stock.
- The soup can be strained for a smoother texture or left chunky for more bite.
- Adjust the amount of garlic according to your taste preference; garlic intensity varies with freshness and roasting time.
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