Tourin facts for kids
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| Alternative names | Tourin d'ail doux, smooth garlic soup |
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| Type | Soup |
| Place of origin | France |
| Main ingredients | Garlic, onions, flour, chicken stock or water, egg whites, egg yolks |
Tourin is a special kind of soup from France. It is often called le tourin d'ail doux, which means "smooth garlic soup." This soup is famous for its strong garlic taste. People in different parts of France have their own ways to make it.
What is Tourin?
Tourin is a traditional French soup. It is known for being simple yet full of flavor. The main ingredient is garlic. Some recipes use a lot of garlic, sometimes up to 20 cloves! Other recipes mix garlic with onions. This helps to make the taste a bit milder.
How is Tourin Made?
Making Tourin involves a few steps. First, the garlic is chopped very finely. If onions are used, they are sliced. These are then cooked gently in a pan until they are soft. This step is called sautéing.
After that, a special thickener called a roux is made. A roux is a mix of flour and fat, often butter or oil. It helps to make the soup creamy. Then, chicken stock or water is added to the mixture. The soup is then cooked slowly over low heat. This helps the flavors mix and the soup to thicken a little. This process is called reducing.
Adding Eggs to Tourin
One unique part of Tourin is how eggs are added. First, egg whites are slowly drizzled into the hot soup. As they are added, the soup is whisked very fast. This stops the egg whites from forming big chunks. It makes them spread out, a bit like in egg drop soup.
Finally, the soup is made even thicker with an egg yolk. The egg yolk is mixed with a little vinegar. This mixture is then slowly added to the soup. This process is called tempering. It helps to make the soup smooth and rich.
See also
In Spanish: Tourin para niños
