Mediterranean Garlic Soup Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Garlic Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 garlic heads, large; 2 cups white onions, sliced; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 quarts chicken stock (vegetable stock fine too); 1 cup white wine, dry; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon sage leaf, chopped fresh (1 teaspoon dried sage OK too); 3 cloves, whole; salt, to taste; white pepper, freshly ground, to taste; fresh lemon juice, to taste; ⅓ cup olive oil; 4 egg yolks

Servings: persons

5 garlic heads, large
2 cups white onions, sliced
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 quarts chicken stock (vegetable stock fine too)
1 cup white wine, dry
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon sage leaf, chopped fresh (1 teaspoon dried sage OK too)
3 cloves, whole
salt, to taste
white pepper, freshly ground, to taste
fresh lemon juice, to taste
⅓ cup olive oil
4 egg yolks

1
Separate garlic into cloves and crush slightly with side of knife.
2
Do not peel.
3
Add garlic, onions and vegetable oil to a soup pot and saute until onions just begin to soften.
4
Do not brown.
5
Add stock, wine, bay, sage and cloves.
6
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer partially covered for 45 minutes.
7
Strain pressing down firmly on the solids to extract all flavor.
8
Return soup to pot and correct seasoning with salt, pepper and lemon juice.
9
In a bowl, whisk olive oil into egg yolks by drops to form an emulsion (mayonnaise) .
10
At serving time, beat 1 cup of hot soup into emulsion in a thin stream.
11
Gradually beat in remaining soup.
12
Return to pot and reheat gently being careful boil or egg will scramble.
13
Serve immediately garnished as suggested.

736

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 garlic heads, large, 2 cups white onions, sliced, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 quarts chicken stock (vegetable stock fine too), and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Garlic Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mediterranean Garlic Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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