Description
I first had cream of garlic soup in new orleans and fell in love with the smooth mild taste, so i was ecstatic when emeril did this on his show one day and even more when my husband agreed to try it. This is a favorite with family and friends now. Even my friend's 18 month old granddaughter couldn't get enough.
Ingredients
- Olive Oil
- Onions
- Garlic
- Bay Leaf
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- Salt
- Chicken Stock
- French Bread
- Heavy Cream
- Parmigiano-reggiano Cheese
- Fresh Parsley Leaves
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, over medium heat, add the olive oil
- When the oil is hot, add the onions, garlic, crushed bay leaf and crushed red pepper
- Season with salt
- Saute until slightly caramelized, about 6-8 minutes
- Stir in the stock
- Bring the liquid up to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and simmer for 40 minutes
- Turn the heat up and whisk in the bread and cream
- Continue whisking until the bread has dissolved into the soup, about 10 minutes
- With a hand-held blender, puree the soup until smooth
- Whisk in the cheese
- Season with salt and pepper
- Ladle into individual soup bowls and serve
- Garnish with parsley