SOUPE A L'AIL AUX POMMES DE TERRE - SAFFRON FLAVORED GARLIC SOUP

Soupe a L'ail Aux Pommes De Terre - Saffron Flavored Garlic Soup image

Provided by Queen Dana

Categories Potato

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 head garlic
1/4 cup shallot, diced
2 tablespoons butter
7 cups chicken broth
1 cup cream
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon sage
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1 small bay leaf
1 teaspoon parsley
3 cups potatoes, peeled, cleaned and diced
1 pinch saffron
6 slices French bread
1 cup gruyere or 1 cup swiss cheese, grated

Steps:

Remove excess layers of paper from head of garlic and slice off the very top of head. Place on aluminum foil, drizzle with olive oil, cover and roast at 400 F for about 30 mins or until garlic becomes soft.
In a 3 qt sauce pan saute shallots. Combine all the ingredients in the same sauce pan except for the potatoes, cream and saffron. Bring the soup to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes.
Use an immersion hand blender to puree the soup (or run through a food processor).
Add the potatoes, cream and saffron to the soup and simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
Divide the soup into 6 oven safe bowls and top with french bread. Sprinkle cheese on top of the bread and broil until the cheese begins to brown. Serve while warm.