This delectable soup is really simple to make and is a delight at any time, especially if you are recovering from an illness. In addition to being delicious when heated in a soup base, garlic is renowned for its medicinal qualities. The luxurious “comfort food” character of this soup is provided by the fragrant toasted bread cubes.
| Prep Time: | 10 mins |
| Cook Time: | 15 mins |
| Total Time: | 25 mins |
| Servings: | 4 |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 large head elephant garlic
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened, or to taste
- 4 slices bread
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
- 1 pinch smoked paprika, or to taste
- Himalayan sea salt to taste
- 1 pinch lemon-pepper seasoning, or to taste
Instructions
- Peel and chop garlic. Transfer to a medium saucepan, add chicken broth, and bring to a slight boil. Remove soup from the heat and cover with a lid; let stand for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, butter bread slices and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and paprika. Place in a toaster oven and toast on the medium setting (5 or 6) until crusty-just don’t burn it. Remove toast from the oven and use a serrated knife to cut into small cubes.
- Divide bread cubes between 4 soup bowls. Sprinkle with sea salt and lemon-pepper seasoning. Use a ladle to stir soup, then scoop broth and garlic pieces and fill the bowls. Stir until bread cubes are well mixed, then serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 169 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 18 g |
| Cholesterol | 25 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4 g |
| Sodium | 1762 mg |
| Sugars | 3 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |