Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a pot, cover garlic and bay leaves with 2 cups cold water.
- Bring to a boil, then drain.
- Repeat process 3 times.
- In a large dutch oven, over medium heat, fry bacon until crisp.
- Remove bacon from pan and set aside; discard all but 1 tablespoon grease (if there isn't a full tablespoon make up the difference with butter).
- Add the onions and leeks and season with salt and pepper; cook, covered, over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender (10-15 minutes).
- Add garlic, broth, cream, bacon, and thyme to onion/leek mixture and simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes.
- On a baking sheet, bake the bread slices until crisp but not golden (6 minutes).
- Remove bay leaves from soup; discard.
- In a food processor or blender, purée the soup until smooth (working in batches if necessary).
- Pour soup into serving bowls.
- Rub each slice of toast on both sides with the cut sides of a garlic clove.
- Top each bowl with toast and sprinkle with cheese.
- Heat under broiler until golden brown.
- Sprinkle with chives.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 237.61 Kcal (995 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 100.48 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 11.16g | 17% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 26.14mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 1017.67mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 365.61mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbs | 24.96g | 8% | |
| Sugars | 2.95g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.03g | 8% | |
| Protein | 8.27g | 17% | |
| Vitamin C | 19.6mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 203.1mg | 20% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 45.64 Kcal (191 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 19.3 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 2.14g | 17% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 5.02mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 195.49mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 70.23mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbs | 4.8g | 8% | |
| Sugars | 0.57g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.39g | 8% | |
| Protein | 1.59g | 17% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 39mg | 20% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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