Instructions: Place garlic cloves in a saucepan with 3 cups water and bring to a boil. Drain and repeat process twice. Return thrice-cooked garlic to saucepan, add chicken stock and 4 slices of bread and bring to a boil. Reduce by one quarter. Add creme fraiche and return to a boil. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper. Blend until smooth with submersion blender and place on low heat until ready to serve.

Meanwhile, toast remaining 6 slices of baguette and smear with fromage blanc. To serve, remove from heat, whisk in egg yolks and divide among 6 hot bowls. Place 1 crouton in each bowl and garnish with chives.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

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