DEB'S GARLIC SOUP

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This delicious soup is very easy to make and is a treat anytime, especially if you are on the mend. Garlic is known for its healing properties, and when heated in a soup base, is very palatable. The flavorful toasted bread cubes give this soup that luxury "comfort food" quality.

Provided by mpcdeb

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 large head elephant garlic
5 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter, softened, or to taste
4 slices bread
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
1 pinch smoked paprika, or to taste
Himalayan sea salt to taste
1 pinch lemon-pepper seasoning, or to taste

Steps:

Peel and chop garlic. Transfer to a medium saucepan, add chicken broth, and bring to a slight boil. Remove soup from the heat and cover with a lid; let stand for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, butter bread slices and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and paprika. Place in a toaster oven and toast on the medium setting (5 or 6) until crusty-just don't burn it. Remove toast from the oven and use a serrated knife to cut into small cubes.
Divide bread cubes between 4 soup bowls. Sprinkle with sea salt and lemon-pepper seasoning. Use a ladle to stir soup, then scoop broth and garlic pieces and fill the bowls. Stir until bread cubes are well mixed, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 1761.6 mg, Sugar 2.6 g