Ingredients
- 10 garlic (cloves)
- 1 1/2 lengths
- 1 thyme sprig
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 egg
- 1 pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 croutons
- 6 c water
- 1/2 lb green beans
- 1 t olive oil
- 3 tb parsley (fresh)
- 1/4 ts thyme (dried)
Combine the water, salt, thyme, bay leaf and olive oil in a soup pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and squeeze in the garlic. Add the green beans and simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes. Adjust seasonings. Beat the egg in a bowl and ladle some soup into the egg, stirring. Return to the pot, stirring all the while. Add pepper. Let simmer a few minutes, tasting to make sure the flavors blend. Serve topped with parsley and/or croutons.