Garlic Soup Gratin Cream Of Garlic Soup
French cream of garlic soup topped with toasted bread and grated cheese and browned in the oven. Creamy, rich comfort food. Don't be put off by the amount of garlic. It mellows and becomes smooth tasting as it cooks.
Steps
Preheat the oven to 350f.
In a pot , cover garlic and bay leaves with 2 cups cold water.
Bring to a boil , then drain.
Repeat process 3 times.
In a large dutch oven , over medium heat , fry bacon until crisp.
Remove bacon from pan and set aside.
Discard all but 1 tablespoon grease.
Add the onions and leeks and season with salt and pepper.
Cook , covered , over medium-low heat , stirring occasionally , until onions are tender.
Add garlic , broth , cream , bacon , and thyme to onion / leek mixture and simmer , uncovered , for 8-10 minutes.
On a baking sheet , bake the bread slices until crisp but not golden.
Remove bay leaves from soup.
Discard.
In a food processor or blender , pure the soup until smooth.
Pour soup into serving bowls.
Rub each slice of toast on both sides with the cut sides of a garlic clove.
Top each bowl with toast and sprinkle with cheese.
Heat under broiler until golden brown.
Sprinkle with chives.
Serve hot.
Ingredients
garlic, bay leaf, water, bacon, onion, leek, salt, white pepper, chicken broth, half-and-half, fresh thyme, whole wheat bread, garlic clove, swiss cheese, chives