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Italian Style Garlic Soup Enjoyed in Winter and Summer
Hangry Recipes
Not only is this Italian Style Garlic Soup so comforting, but garlic also helps the immune system fight germs. Delicious and healthy!
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Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
43
minutes
mins
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
Global
Servings
6
Ingredients
2
cups
onions roughly chopped
4
cups
leeks roughly chopped
2
cups
potatoes diced
3
heads
garlic roughly chopped
2
cups
chicken stock
2
tbsp
dried thyme
2 - 3
tbsp
flat-leaf parsley roughly chopped
2
tbsp
black pepper crushed
1
cup
cream
3
tbsp
olive oil
salt to taste
croutons
3
slices
bread diced
1
tsp
sea salt
2
tsp
black pepper crushed
2
tbsp
olive oil
Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Place a heavy-based saucepan on medium heat then add the olive oil and add in the onions, make sure they do not burn
In another 3-4 minutes add the leeks and wait for them to soften then add garlic, thyme, and salt to taste
Give it a good mix, add the stock, and then 4 to 6 cups of hot water, let this simmer over medium heat until the potatoes are completely cooked
Insert a stick blender and blend this to a smooth puree and let it gently simmer over medium heat then add the cream, pepper, and parsley
Cook for 5-6 minutes then remove from heat
Croutons
Add olive oil in a skillet on medium heat then add the olive oil and the bread
Keep sauteing until they are well browned then season with salt and pepper, mix well, sprinkle cheese (optional) and remove from heat
Serve this delicious, warming Italian garlic soup topped with the croutons, garnished with some cream, parley, or thyme and pepper