Garlic Soup

• cloves garlic↗8

  peeled and mashed

• olive oil↗1 tablespoon
• chicken broth or vegetable broth↗2 quarts
• salt↗
• fresh ground pepper↗

  to your taste

• thyme↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• sage↗1⁄2 teaspoon

  (or 2 leaves fresh)

• bay leaf↗1
• dry white wine↗1⁄2 cup

  (optional)

• rosemary↗1
• light cream↗1⁄2 cup
• egg yolks↗3

  beaten

• toasted Italian bread or French bread6 -8
• freshly grated parmesan cheese or romano cheese1⁄2 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Saute garlic in oil until slightly browned.

2. 2

   Heat broth and wine until hot but not boiling.

3. 3

   Add garlic, oil, spices and herbs, cover and simmer for 1 hour.

4. 4

   Remove bay leaf from pot and puree soup.

5. 5

   Return pureed soup to pot and continue simmering.

6. 6

   Add cream to egg yolks, then add a bit of soup and mix well.

7. 7

   Add egg mixture to the pot and simmer for about 5 minutes or until heated through.

8. 8

   Place a toast slice in each bowl, ladle soup over toast slice and sprinkle with cheese.

9. 9

   Serve and enjoy!