FRESH GARLIC SOUP

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This is based on a recipe from "The Italian Country Table: Home Cooking from Italy's Farmhouse Kitchens" by Lynne Rossetto Kasper (William Morrow, 1992). It is a mild creamy (without cream) soup and makes a great lunch or light supper on its own.

Provided by RubySue

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

20 garlic cloves (2 heads)
4 cups water, in 2 qt. sauce pan
2 cups onions, finely chopped (2 medium onions)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
6 sage leaves
3 1/2 cups chicken stock
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 large croutons (to garnish)
8 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Separate the cloves from each head of garlic. Do not peel. Drop in the garlic cloves in boiling water and boil 10 minutes.
  • Drain them and peel. Do not discard water.
  • Return the garlic cloves to the saucepan, and add the onion, olive oil, sage, and stock.
  • Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
  • Partially cover and cook 5 minutes.
  • Uncover, reduce heat to low boil and cook another 5 minutes.
  • Remove 5 sage leaves, and purée the soup.
  • Season to taste. Arrange the croutons in warmed soup dishes, and pour the soup over them.
  • Garnish with cheese and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.3, Fat 32.5, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 15.1, Sodium 463.4, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 7, Protein 10.8

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