V. Planet: Garlic Soup With Bread

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Garlic Soup With Bread

 

Recipe By : Vegetarian Planet by Didi Emmons, page 97

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Potatoes Soups And Stews

Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cups thinly sliced onions

16 large garlic cloves -- minced

2 quarts water

1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon fennel seeds -- ground

2 medium russet potatoes -- peeled

and sliced thin crosswise

then cut in half lengthwise

2 large carrots -- peeled

and sliced into thin rounds

1/2 cup sherry

1 teaspoon salt

freshly ground black pepper -- to taste

4 thick bread slices

(mild sourdough or French bread is

especially good)

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese -- (optional)

 

Serves 4

 

This soup is especially welcome in the wintertime when the produce aisle is

uninspiring. In fact, I seldom have to do any shopping for this soup,

because all of the ingredients are usually in my pantry.

 

1. In a stockpot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Saute the onions

for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the garlic, and saute for another

5 minutes.

 

2. Add the water and the dried herbs, and let the soup simmer for 15

minutes. Then add the potatoes and carrots, and simmer until the potatoes

are tender, about 15 minutes. Add the sherry, and simmer for another .5

minutes.

 

3. Season the soup well with salt and pepper. Place a slice of bread on

the bottom of each soup bowl. Ladle the soup over the bread. Garnish with

Parmesan cheese, if you like.

 

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