Garlic Soup
by
Derek Farwagi
Equipment
- 2 quart pot
- small frying pan for the croutons
- a fine sieve
- a small bowl or plate to drain the pita bread croutons
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 1 large yellow onion
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- 2 tbsp all purpose flour
- 2 heads of garlic (Use dry heads-those whose outer layers are already peeling off. Usually sold loose. They are easier to peel).
- ½ cup thick cream
- cracked black pepper for granish.
- ½ pita bread
Instructions
Prep the garlic
- Remove the cloves from each garlic head.
- Peel each clove. Here is a video that shows you a quick way to do that.
- When all the cloves are peeled, set aside in a small bowl.
Cook the soup and croutons
- Coarsely chop the onion.
- In a pot heat 2 tbsp olive oil and sauté the onion on a low/medium heat for about 3-4 minutes stirring frequently. Add the flour and cook for about a minute until thick.
- Add the stock and on a high heat bring it to a boil. Turn down the heat, add the garlic and continue simmering for 20 mins.
- While the soup is simmering, make the croutons.
- With a knife or scissors, cut a half pita bread into 1” strips.
- Separate the two layers of pita bread and cut each strip into 1/2” wide pieces.
- In small saucepan, add 1 tbsp olive oil and the pita squares and on a low fire, start frying the croutons. When they start to sizzle, stir frequently with a soup spoon to avoid burning.
- Once crispy (about 2-3 minutes), drain through kitchen towel in a small bowl or plate. Set aside.
- Blend the garlic and onion mixture with a hand blender. Set aside till ready to serve.
- When ready to serve, bring the garlic onion mix to a gentle simmer and stir in half a cup of double cream.
- Serve each portion through a fine sieve. With a wooden spoon squeeze out any onions or garlic that remain.
- Garnish with croutons and cracked pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 487kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 3gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 786mgPotassium: 154mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1877IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 1mg
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