Garlic Soup Ala Caf? Beaujolais

Yield:	5 Servings
Categories:	Soups

2	qt	Chicken Stock, or water
2		Bulbs garlic, separated into cloves, not peeled
2	ts	Salt
1/4	ts	Freshly ground pepper
1/4	ts	Thyme
2		Cloves
2		Bay leaves
6		Sprigs parsley
2	tb	Olive oil
2		Pinches saffron, optional
15		Croutes, (A croute is a slice of baguette 1/4 inch thick, dried in 300 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes)
4	oz	Asiago cheese, grated, or Parmesan cheese or goat cheese
3	tb	Sun-dried tomatoes, pureed
1		Egg yolk
2	tb	Olive oil