L’aido Boulido (French Garlic Soup)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 4
L'aido Boulido (French Garlic Soup) Recipe
in Soup

Prep

10 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 eggs
2 cups water
3 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 boneless chicken breasts
11 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon salt
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon olive oil
6 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
6 thin slices of a country-style French bread
1 tablespoon herbes de provence
1/2 teaspoon dried lavender
1/2 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
dried parsley
ground black pepper
olive oil , for toasting

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
258
Sugar
3g
Fat
9g
L'aido Boulido, or French Garlic Soup, is a traditional dish from the South of France. This soup is a great choice for garlic lovers, as it features garlic as a main ingredient. The soup is made by cooking chicken breasts, garlic cloves, and various herbs in chicken broth. The garlic cloves are then blended into a puree and added to the soup. The soup is served over toasted French bread and sprinkled with a mix of grated parmesan, herbes de provence, dried parsley, and black pepper. This soup is perfect for a cold day, and the garlic and chicken broth are known to have numerous health benefits.

Instructions

1.In a pot, boil the water and chicken broth over medium heat.
2.Add the chicken breasts, garlic cloves, bay leaves, dried lavender, and dried rubbed sage.
3.Cover the pot and let it cook for 20 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
4.Take out the chicken and garlic cloves, and squeeze the garlic out of its skin into a separate bowl.
5.Shred the chicken and set aside.
6.Pour the broth through a strainer and discard the bay leaves.
7.Return the broth to the pot and add the shredded chicken back in.
8.In a pan, heat up the olive oil over medium heat.
9.Add the French bread slices and toast until golden brown.
10.In a separate bowl, mix together the grated parmesan, herbes de provence, dried parsley, and black pepper.
11.Place the toasted bread slices in the soup bowls.
12.Add the broth mixture to the bowls, on top of the bread slices.
13.Add a little of the garlic puree to each bowl and stir.
14.Sprinkle the cheese mixture on top of each bowl.
15.Drizzle olive oil over the cheese and serve.

PROS

This French Garlic Soup is packed full of flavor and has numerous health benefits.
It is also easy to make and perfect for a cold day.

CONS

Due to the large amount of garlic used, this soup may not be suitable for those who dislike the taste of garlic.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Garlic is known to help boost the immune system, lower blood pressure, and reduce the risk of heart disease. The chicken broth used in this recipe also helps to soothe sore throats and reduce inflammation.

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