Guest guest Posted March 6, 2003 Report Share Posted March 6, 2003 * Exported from MasterCook * Toasted Garlic Soup Recipe By : Mexico:The Vegetarian Table by Victoria Wise Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Mexican Soups & Stews Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/4 cup olive oil 1 head garlic, cloves separated, peeled -- coarsely chopped 1/2 baguette, cut crosswise 1/4 inch slices OR 6 slices other French bread 2 ancho chilies, stemmed, seeded -- coarsely chopped 4 medium tomatoes, peeled and seeded, chopped -- 1/2 inch chunks 7 cups vegetable stock 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup Homemade Thickened Cream or sour cream Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet until smoking. Add the garlic and stir over medium-high heat for 1 minute, until lightly toasted. Transfer the garlic to a large soup pot. Add as many slices of the bread to the skillet as will fit in one uncrowded layer. Fry over medium-high heat for 1 minute, turning once, until lightly golden on each side. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Continue until all the bread is fried. Set aside. Place the chili peppers and tomatoes in the skillet and stir over medium-high heat for 1 minute, until wilted. Transfer to the soup pot with the garlic. Add the stock and salt, bring to a boil, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the garlic is soft . Ladle the soup into individual bowls. Garnish each bowl with fried bread and a dollop of cream. Serve right away, piping hot. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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