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hot_pastrami · 04-22-2003, 01:58 PM

Cream of Garlic Soup

• 2 pounds onions, peeled and roughly chopped
• 2 cups garlic, peeled and chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1.5 quarts chicken stock
• 1 bouquet garni (parsley stems, thyme sprigs and bay leaf, tied together)
• 2 cups stale French bread, torn into 1/2" pieces
• 1 cup half and half (or 1/2 cup whole milk with 1/2 cup heavy cream)

In a 4-quart, heavy-bottomed pot, saute the onions and garlic in the butter and oil. Stir frequently over low to medium heat until the onions are a deep golden brown, about 30 minutes. Add the chicken broth and bouquet garni and bring to a boil. Stir in the bread cubes and simmer for 10 minutes, until the bread is soft. Remove the bouquet garni and puree the soup in a blender, carefully! Remember that hot liquids can splash up in a blender; you can use one of those hand-held blenders and puree it right in the pot if you like. Strain the soup through a medium strainer, reheat and whisk in more chicken broth if the soup is too thick for your taste. Add the half and half, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
8 servings

04-22-2003, 01:58 PM	#15
hot_pastrami I am meaty Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 1,119	Here's one I've been meaning to try... Cream of Garlic Soup • 2 pounds onions, peeled and roughly chopped • 2 cups garlic, peeled and chopped • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 2 tablespoons butter • 1.5 quarts chicken stock • 1 bouquet garni (parsley stems, thyme sprigs and bay leaf, tied together) • 2 cups stale French bread, torn into 1/2" pieces • 1 cup half and half (or 1/2 cup whole milk with 1/2 cup heavy cream) In a 4-quart, heavy-bottomed pot, saute the onions and garlic in the butter and oil. Stir frequently over low to medium heat until the onions are a deep golden brown, about 30 minutes. Add the chicken broth and bouquet garni and bring to a boil. Stir in the bread cubes and simmer for 10 minutes, until the bread is soft. Remove the bouquet garni and puree the soup in a blender, carefully! Remember that hot liquids can splash up in a blender; you can use one of those hand-held blenders and puree it right in the pot if you like. Strain the soup through a medium strainer, reheat and whisk in more chicken broth if the soup is too thick for your taste. Add the half and half, then season to taste with salt and pepper. 8 servings __________________ Hot Pastrami!