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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is THE best garlic soup EVER. It's from my much used & loved 'Feast of Soups' cookbook by Jacqueline Heriteau. Ingredients:
2 large heads of garlic |
2 cups boiling water |
2 quarts cold water |
1 tablespoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
2 large whole cloves |
1/4 teaspoon sage |
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme |
2 sprigs parsley |
3 tablespoons olive oil |
3 large egg yolks |
4 tablespoons melted butter |
6 -8 pieces french bread, toasted & buttered |
1/2 cup grated swiss cheese |
Directions:
1. Separate the garlic cloves & scald 1 minute. Slip off & discard skins & scalding water.
2. In a kettle over medium heat, combine cold water, garlic, salt, pepper, cloves, parsley, & oil. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, & simmer 30 minutes. Remove from heat.
3. With a slotted spoon, lift out the cloves, parsley, & garlic. Discard parsley & cloves. Puree the garlic with 2c of broth, in a blender or food processor, or press through a sieve.
4. In a medium bowl beat the egg yolks until thick. Whip in the butter, then the garlic puree, then 1c broth. Whip this mixture into the kettle. Reheat to just below boiling, but do not boil.
5. To serve: Place a piece of French bread, toasted & buttered in the bottom of each soup bowl & sprinkle generously with cheese. Ladle the soup over the bread.
6. To make ahead: Complete through Step 3, then finish just before serving.
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