Someone was looking for a garlic soup recipe without egg (and I was
not thrilled with the eggy versions), and I found this online. I don't
remember where, now.
Poached Garlic Soup
30 cloves garlic, peeled
7 cups chicken broth, divided
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
8 small new potatoes, peeled, diced and reserved in cold water
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup milk
Salt and coarsely ground pepper to taste
Freshly grated parmesan cheese
Toasted Garlic-Butter Bread (see recipe below)
In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine garlic cloves and 3
cups of chicken broth; bring to a boil and poach 15 minutes or until
soft. Remove garlic cloves to a small bowl and mash with a fork; set
aside for use in make Toasted Garlic-Butter Bread. Cook and reduce
chicken broth to a glaze; remove from heat and set aside.
In a large soup pot over low heat, melt butter. Add onion and saut until
soft. Drain potatoes; stir into butter and onion. Season with salt and
pepper. Add remaining 4 cups chicken broth. Increase heat to
medium-high; simmer, uncovered, 25 minutes or until the potatoes are
softened. Remove from heat and let cool 10 to 15 minutes.
In a food processor or blender, puree soup; return to soup pot. Add
garlic-chicken glaze; stir until well blended.
NOTE: The soup can be made 1 to 2 days in advance up until this stage.
Refrigerate until ready to finish.
Stir in heavy cream, milk, salt, and pepper; cook, over low heat,
another 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Serve in soup bowls and garnish
with parmesan cheese. Serve with Toasted Garlic-Butter Bread.
Makes 6 servings.
Toasted Garlic-Butter Bread
6 slices sourdough bread, thinly sliced and lightly toasted
6 tablespoons butter, room temperature
Poached garlic cloves
Preheat broiler. In a small bowl, combine butter and mashed garlic
cloves; mash until well blended. Spread garlic mixture evenly over the
top of the bread slices. When ready to serve, broil bread for a few
seconds or until top is lightly browned and bubbly.
NOTE: Bread can be assembled earlier in the day and placed on a pan.
Cover well with plastic wrap.
Regards,
Ranee
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