Fresh Garlic Soup

Name: Fresh Garlic Soup
Ingredients: 20 garlic cloves (2 heads); 4 cups water, in 2 qt. sauce pan; 2 cups onions, finely chopped (2 medium onions); 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 6 sage leaves; 3 1/2 cups chicken stock; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 4 large croutons (to garnish); 8 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (to garnish)

9 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

20 garlic cloves (2 heads)
4 cups water, in 2 qt. sauce pan
2 cups onions, finely chopped (2 medium onions)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
6 sage leaves
3 1/2 cups chicken stock
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 large croutons (to garnish)
8 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (to garnish)

Directions

1

Separate the cloves from each head of garlic. Do not peel. Drop in the garlic cloves in boiling water and boil 10 minutes.
2

Drain them and peel. Do not discard water.
3

Return the garlic cloves to the saucepan, and add the onion, olive oil, sage, and stock.
4

Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
5

Partially cover and cook 5 minutes.
6

Uncover, reduce heat to low boil and cook another 5 minutes.
7

Remove 5 sage leaves, and puree the soup.
8

Season to taste. Arrange the croutons in warmed soup dishes, and pour the soup over them.
9

Garnish with cheese and serve immediately.