GARLIC SOUP

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A wonderful rich garlic soup that is not overpowering! Served with a salad, crusty bread and a nice white wine, makes a lovely light supper.

Provided by Dee514

Categories Spanish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

8 cloves garlic, peeled and mashed
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 quarts chicken broth or 2 quarts vegetable broth
salt
fresh ground pepper (to your taste)
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon sage (or 2 leaves fresh)
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
1 pinch rosemary
1/2 cup light cream
3 egg yolks, beaten
6 -8 slices of toasted Italian bread or 6 -8 slices French bread
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup romano cheese

Steps:

Saute garlic in oil until slightly browned.
Heat broth and wine until hot but not boiling.
Add garlic, oil, spices and herbs, cover and simmer for 1 hour.
Remove bay leaf from pot and puree soup.
Return pureed soup to pot and continue simmering.
Add cream to egg yolks, then add a bit of soup and mix well.
Add egg mixture to the pot and simmer for about 5 minutes or until heated through.
Place a toast slice in each bowl, ladle soup over toast slice and sprinkle with cheese.
Serve and enjoy!

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