Be it a delicate broth or thick stew, nothing completes a steaming bowlful like a hearty slice of bread. Crackling crust giving way to a spongy matrix of soft crumbs, each bite melts into submission when dipped into the soup of the day. Sometimes the soup is merely a thinly veiled excuse to reach for another helping of bread, so compellingly that fresh loaf does beckon.

Garlic Bread Soup: Quick Comfort In A Bowl

Let’s just cut to the chase here and turn the bread into the soup itself, with a powerful blast of fresh garlic to up the ante. Save yourself the hassle of peeling the cloves by grabbing a bag of prepped garlic in advance, or going straight for a jar of minced, but don’t cut back on the full measure. Garlic bread lives or dies on the pungency of that stinking rose, and once lightly caramelized in peppery olive oil, all the harsh edges will soften.

Perhaps it’s not fodder for a first date, but this velvety smooth base is just the beginning to a whole different sort of love affair.

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Yield: Makes 3 - 5 Servings

Garlic Bread Soup

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For those who love garlic, garlic bread soup is the ultimate quick fix comfort food. Spoon into this rich, creamy stew that's ready in 10 minutes or less, from Real Food, Really Fast by Hannah Kaminsky.

Prep Time 2 minutes

Cook Time 8 minutes

Total Time 8 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
• 1/2 Cup (About 20 Cloves) Minced Garlic
• 6 Ounces (About 6 Slices) Sourdough or Country Bread, torn into 1/2" pieces
• 2 Teaspoons Smoked Paprika
• 1/2 Teaspoon Dried Thyme
• 1/4 Cup Dry White Wine
• 4 Cups Vegetable Stock
• 1/2 - 1 Teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
• 1 Tablespoon Chopped Fresh Parsley (Optional)

Instructions

1. Place a medium stock pot over moderate heat. Add in the oil along with the garlic, stirring frequently, until golden brown; about 3 - 4 minutes. Introduce the bread, paprika, and thyme next, cooking until the bread is saturated in garlicky oil. Pour in the white wine, sautéing until the liquid has evaporated. Incorporate the stock, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and black pepper last, covering the pot and bringing the mixture up to a boil.
   Transfer to a blender and puree until silky smooth. Add more salt to taste, as needed, and ladle into bowls. Garnish with a pinch of parsley if desired.
   

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  Frontier Natural Products, Organic Ground Smoked Paprika, 16 oz (453 g)
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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

5

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 135Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 987mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 1g

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