Garlic Soup Gratiné (Cream Of Garlic Soup) Recipe

Name: Garlic Soup Gratiné (Cream Of Garlic Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup garlic, peeled (3-3 1/2 heads of garlic); 1 bay leaf; 6 cups water, divided (cold); 2 slices bacon, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup onion, thinly sliced; 1 leek, thinly sliced (white part only); 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste); white pepper, to taste; 1 quart chicken broth (4 cups); 1 cup half-and-half or 1 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 6 slices whole wheat bread (French or Italian cut diagonally 1/2-inch thick); 1 garlic clove, sliced in half lengthwise; 1/4 cup swiss cheese, grated; 1 teaspoon chives, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

3/4 cup garlic, peeled (3-3 1/2 heads of garlic)
1 bay leaf
6 cups water, divided (cold)
2 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup onion, thinly sliced
1 leek, thinly sliced (white part only)
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
white pepper, to taste
1 quart chicken broth (4 cups)
1 cup half-and-half or 1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
6 slices whole wheat bread (French or Italian cut diagonally 1/2-inch thick)
1 garlic clove, sliced in half lengthwise
1/4 cup swiss cheese, grated
1 teaspoon chives, thinly sliced

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F.
2
In a pot, cover garlic and bay leaves with 2 cups cold water.
3
Bring to a boil, then drain.
4
Repeat process 3 times.
5
In a large dutch oven, over medium heat, fry bacon until crisp.
6
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).
7
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).
8
Add garlic, broth, cream, bacon, and thyme to onion/leek mixture and simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes.
9
On a baking sheet, bake the bread slices until crisp but not golden (6 minutes).
10
Remove bay leaves from soup; discard.
11
In a food processor or blender, puree the soup until smooth (working in batches if necessary).
12
Pour soup into serving bowls.
13
Rub each slice of toast on both sides with the cut sides of a garlic clove.
14
Top each bowl with toast and sprinkle with cheese.
15
Heat under broiler until golden brown.
16
Sprinkle with chives.
17
Serve hot.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup garlic, peeled (3-3 1/2 heads of garlic), 1 bay leaf, 6 cups water, divided (cold), 2 slices bacon, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Garlic Soup Gratiné (Cream Of Garlic 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 Soup Gratiné (Cream Of Garlic Soup)

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