Garlic Soup

Ingredients (for 8 servings)

• 2 bulbs medium garlic
• 1 stalk of leek
• 1 white onion
• 2 potatoes
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• olive oil
• 1/2 cup cream
• 1500 ml of vegetable broth
• parsley
• croutons
• salt and pepper
• 8 tablespoons of grated cheese

Procedure

1. Peel and cut the onion into small pieces.
2. Wash the leek and cut into small pieces.
3. Peel all the garlic and chop into pieces, then do the same for the potatoes.
4. In a pot, add the olive oil and set to medium heat, then add the onion and leek and fry until the onion is translucent.
5. Then add the potatoes, garlic and thyme and fry them for another minute. Don’t wait until they get brown!
6. Add the broth and simmer for 25 minutes at low heat.
7. Add the cooking cream then simmer for 5 minutes.
8. Season with salt and pepper if needed, then blend until it reaches a smooth creamy texture.
9. Serve with parsley and croutons and cheese sprinkled on top.

Tips

• Two bulbs of garlic may seem like too much, but rest assured that the garlic taste is not too strong. If you’re a huge fan of garlic, you may want to add even more.
• Make sure the soup is still hot when you add the cheese, so that it melts nicely.
• You can substitute the vegetable broth with other broths, e.g. chicken or beef. Even fish stock might work. Experiment and let us know what you like.

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