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Crouton-Topped Garlic Soup for Two

Crouton-Topped Garlic Soup for Two
“Pan roasting the garlic gives this soup a rich flavor, while a touch of cream lends body. The herbed croutons enhance the soup’s taste and add texture, but it’s the freshly grated cheese that make this dish taste like heaven!”—Carolyn Kumpe, El Dorado, California
2 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Cook: 40 min.

Ingredients

  • 10 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 large onion, halved and sliced
  • 1-1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • CROUTONS:
  • 1 cup cubed sourdough bread, crusts removed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • TOPPINGS:
  • 1/4 cup Gruyere cheese or shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Directions

  • In a small skillet, cook garlic in oil over low heat for 3-5 minutes
  • or until golden brown. Remove from the heat; set aside.
© Taste of Home 2013

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Crouton-Topped Garlic Soup for Two (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, cook onions in butter
  • until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring
  • occasionally, for 30 minutes or until deep golden brown. Add the
  • broth, thyme, bay leaf and reserved garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce
  • heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
  • Stir in cream; heat through. Discard bay leaf.
  • For croutons, place bread in a small bowl. Combine the oil, rosemary,
  • salt and pepper; drizzle over bread and toss to coat. Place in an
  • ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 400° for
  • 15-20 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
  • Divide soup among four bowls. Top with croutons, cheese and parsley.
  • Yield: 2 servings.
© Taste of Home 2013