Creamy Garlic Bread Soup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Soup Base
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14 ounces Day Old French Bread, cubed
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8 cups Chicken Broth, reduced-sodium
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1 Medium-Sized Yellow Onion, Diced
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2 tablespoons Minced Garlic
→ Seasonings
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2 Bay Leaves
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1 teaspoon Thyme
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1 teaspoon Salt
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Dash of Pepper
→ Finishing
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½ cup Heavy Whipping Cream
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½ cup Grated Parmesan
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2 teaspoons Olive Oil
→ Croutons
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2 cups French Bread, cut into 1″ cubes
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3 tablespoons Butter, melted
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1 tablespoon Minced Garlic
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1 teaspoon Basil
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½ teaspoon Salt
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat to 350°F. Toss bread cubes with melted garlic butter, basil and salt. Bake 15 minutes, stirring halfway.
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Sauté onions with seasonings in olive oil until browned. Add garlic and cook briefly.
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Add broth, bring to boil, reduce to simmer 15 minutes. Remove bay leaves.
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Add bread cubes and cream. Simmer 5 minutes until bread absorbs liquid.
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Blend with immersion blender until smooth. Stir in parmesan. Serve topped with croutons.
# Notes:
01 -
Requires immersion blender
02 -
Great for dipping grilled cheese
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Use day-old bread for best results