Garlic and Saffron Soup Recipe

Name: Garlic and Saffron Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups trimmed sourdough bread cubes; 4 large garlic cloves, quartered; 1/3 cup dry white wine; 4 cups canned low-salt chicken broth; 2 generous pinches saffron threads; Salt; 8 1/2-inch-thick French bread baguette slices; 1/2 cup grated Manchego or Monterey Jack Cheese; Minced fresh chives or green onion tops; Saffron threads

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups trimmed sourdough bread cubes
4 large garlic cloves, quartered
1/3 cup dry white wine
4 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
2 generous pinches saffron threads
Salt
8 1/2-inch-thick French bread baguette slices
1/2 cup grated Manchego or Monterey Jack Cheese
Minced fresh chives or green onion tops
Saffron threads

1
Heat 4 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
2
add bread cubes and garlic and saute until bread is light golden, about 4 minutes.
3
Add wine, then broth and saffron; bring to boil.
4
Reduce heat, cover and simmer 25 minutes.
5
Puree soup in blender.
6
Return soup to saucepan.
7
Season with salt.
8
Preheat oven to 350F.
9
Arrange French bread slices on cookie sheet.
10
Brush with remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
11
Bake until lightly toasted, about 8 minutes.
12
Sprinkle cheese over croutons.
13
Transfer cookie sheet to broiler; broil croutons until cheese melts.
14
Place 2 croutons in each bowl.
15
Bring soup to simmer.
16
Ladle over croutons.
17
Sprinkle with chives and a few saffron threads and serve.

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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: 5 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cups trimmed sourdough bread cubes, 4 large garlic cloves, quartered, 1/3 cup dry white wine, and more.

Yes, Garlic and Saffron Soup 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.

Garlic and Saffron Soup

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