Derby Trail Cook Book

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This is a French recipe. It's pretty good.

Garlic Soup - Aïgo Bouïdo
Garlic Soup from Provence

INGREDIENTS:
4-1/3 cups water
6 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
small sprig of fresh sage
small sprig of fresh thyme
1 egg yolk
6 slices of French bread, brushed with olive oil
PREPARATION:
1. Bring the water to a boil. Add the garlic and salt and boil for another 10 minutes.

2. Add the herbs. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the herbs to steep for about 10 minutes

3. Remove the herbs. Blend the yolk with some of the cooled broth, then stir it back into the soup to thicken it.

4. Place the oiled bread into the soup bowls, pour the soup over the bread and serve immediately.