Recipe - Garlic Soup (Soupe A Lail)

3 cup Chicken or vegetable broth
1 small Head garlic, cloves peeled
2 md Baking potatoes, such as
russets, peeled and cubed
1 One half cup Chopped, peeled carrots
Salt and pepper to taste
About Three fourths cup whipping cream

GARNISH
Croutons

Cook's notes: To save time, I use the small, prepared carrots that are
peeled and ready to cook. Combine broth, garlic, potatoes and carrots in a
large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer
for 20 to 25 minutes, or until vegetables are soft. Puree in batches in the
blender. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add enough cream to reach
correct consistency. Reheat on medium heat. Ladle into bowls and top with
croutons. Serve. Croutons: Cut 3 slices of sourdough bread into 1/2inch
cubes. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a nonstick skillet. Add 1 tablespoon
olive oil. Add bread and saute on mediumhigh heat, tossing occasionally,
until nicely browned. Season with garlic salt, if desired.

Posted to FOODWINE Digest 22 Jan 97 by "Ted D. Conley"
tedconley@EARTHLINK.NET on Jan 22, 1997.