Irish Garlic Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Crush the garlic.
2. 2
   Put the oil and butter into a stock pot, add the garlic and onion, and cook them gently for 20 minutes, until soft but not brown.
3. 3
   Add the flour and stir to make a roux.
4. 4
   Cook for a few minutes, then stir in the wine vinegar, stock and 4 cups water.
5. 5
   Simmer for about 30 minutes.
6. 6
   When ready to serve the soup, whisk in the lightly beaten egg yolks.
7. 7
   Put the croutons into eight soup bowls and pour the hot soup over the croutons.
8. 8
   COOK'S TIP:.
9. 9
   When adding egg yolks to thicken a soup, reheat the soup gently but do not bring it back to a boil, otherwise the egg will curdle.
10. 10
    VARIATION:.
11. 11
    Toast small slices of French baguette, top with grated cheddar or parmesan cheese, and broil until the cheese melts.