Baked Garlic Soup with Herb Toast Recipe

Name: Baked Garlic Soup with Herb Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head garlic; 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra-virgin; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or, brandy; 1 each rosemary leaves sprig; 3 cups vegetable stock; 1/2 cup white wine dry; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste; 1/2 each bread loaf; 1 each garlic cloves; 1/2 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated grated; 1 tablespoon garlic chives

Servings: persons

1 head garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil, extra-virgin
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or, brandy
1 each rosemary leaves sprig
3 cups vegetable stock
1/2 cup white wine dry
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
1/2 each bread loaf
1 each garlic cloves
1/2 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated grated
1 tablespoon garlic chives

1
Preheat the oven to 300F (150C)
2
Slice the top from the head of garlic and remove most of the papery outer skin from the head, but do not peel or separate into cloves.
3
Place in a small ovenproof dish.
4
Pour the olive oil over the top and add the vinegar and rosemary.
5
Cover with aluminum foil and bake until very tender, about 1 hour.
6
Remove from the oven and let cool.
7
NOTE - Prepare 1/2 loaf of whole wheat Italian bread: cut diagonally into 1/2 inch-thick slices.
8
Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).
9
Squeeze the softened garlic from the skins into a saucepan, and add the broth and wine.
10
Heat to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook for 15 minutes.
11
While cooking, make the herb toast.
12
Bake the bread slices on a baking sheet until crisp but not golden, 6 to 8 minutes.
13
Rub the bread with the cut sides of the garlic clove, then brush generously with oil.
14
Sprinkle on a thin layer of the Parmesan cheese and chives.
15
Bake until the cheese is melted, another 5 minutes.
16
Serve immediately with the hot soup.
17
Substitution for the Chinese garlic chives: 1 clove garlic and twice as much volumn of fresh chives.

480

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra-virgin, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or, brandy, 1 each rosemary leaves sprig, and more.

Yes, Baked Garlic Soup with Herb Toast falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Baked Garlic Soup with Herb Toast

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