Garlic Soup
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Posted by:jrt
I don't know the provenance of this soup so I've listed it as American. If you have any details -- please share them!
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Ingredients
2 tbs. olive oil
1 medium leek, halved lengthwise and cut into 1" sections
1 medium yellow onion, coarsely chopped
8-10 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups vegetable stock
1 lb. white potatoes, peeled and cut into 2" chunks
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 cups cold water
2 slices white bread, no crust, cut into 1/2" cubes
1 tbs. canola oil
1 cup milk
Finely chopped chervil, parsley, tarragon, chives or basil
Directions
- Heat oil in a pan, add leek, onion and garlic and cook until just softened.
- Add vegetables stock, potato, salt, pepper, and water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
- In a medium bowl, mix the bread cubes with canola oil then spread evenly on a baking sheet.
- Toast in over for about 6 minutes, until golden (about 400 degrees (F)).
- Strain soup into a clean saucepan.
- Puree vegetables in a blender with a little liquid form the soup then return to the broth.
- Add milk and bring to a low simmer.
- Adjust seasoning before serving.
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