California garlic soup fondue

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
40Cloves fresh garlic, minced
3tablespoonsButter
2cans10 3/4 oz. ea chicken broth
2cansWater
½cupExtra dry champagne
4Slices French bread
4Slices Gruyere cheese
Cayenne pepper
Minced chives

Directions

Saute garlic in butter for 10 minutes, stirring often. Do not brown.

Add broth, water, champagne and simmer 5 minutes. Toast bread. Ladle soup into bowls. Float bread on top of soup, sprinkle with cheese and bake at 475 degrees, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with cayenne and chives.