Garlicy bread soup

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsOlive oil
2cupsChopped onions
¼cupFinely chopped garlic
1Bay leaf
1pinchCrushed red pepper
Salt
2quartsChicken stock
2cupsDiced day old French bread
½cupHeavy cream
½cupGrated Parmesan Reggiano Cheese
1tablespoonFinely chopped fresh parsley leaves

Directions

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 to 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 blend, puree the soup until smooth. Whisk in the Parmesan Reggiano cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into individual soup bowls and serve. Garnish with parsley Yields: 6 to 8 servings

Recipes courtesy of Emeril Lagasse, 1999 Converted by MC_Buster.

Recipe by: EMERIL LIVE SHOW #EMIC14 Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.