Italian Garlic Soup Food

ITALIAN ROASTED GARLIC SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Rub off some of the papery outer skins of the garlic heads but do not peel them or separate the cloves, leave the heads intact.
• Slice 1/4" off the top of each garlic head.
• Place the heads, cut side up, in a lightly sprayed or oiled baking dish.
• Drizzle 1/2 teaspoons oil over each head.
• Bake, uncovered, until golden, about 1 hour.
• Cool slightly then press the whole head with your hand all at once to release the garlic pulp.
• Place the pulp in a bowl and set aside.
• In a large soup pot over medium heat, warm the remaining oil.
• Add onion and celery and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add reserved garlic pulp, stock, beans, basil salt, pepper and bay leaf.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes.
• Remove bay leaf and discard.
• In a food processor or blender (or better yet, an immersion blender, which is what I used), puree soup in batches.
• Return to pot and stir in half-and-half.
• Simmer until flavors are blended, about 5 minutes.
• Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley.

GARLIC SOUP

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the smashed garlic and onion and cook, stirring, until soft and lightly golden, about 8 minutes. Add the wine, thyme, bay leaf, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper to taste and the cheese rind. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add 5 cups water, reduce the heat to low and bring to a gentle simmer; cook until the garlic is very soft, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the bread and let soak, 10 minutes.
• Remove the thyme, bay leaf and cheese rind from the saucepan; stir in the grated cheese, sour cream and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Transfer the soup to a blender in batches and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
• Combine the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, the sliced garlic and a pinch of salt in a skillet over low heat; cook until the garlic is golden and crisp, 12 to 15 minutes.
• Divide the soup among bowls. Top with the fried garlic, some of the garlic oil, and dill.

TUSCAN WHITE BEAN AND GARLIC SOUP

Steps:

• Place a medium, heavy soup pot over medium heat. Add the butter, olive oil, and shallot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallots are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the sage and beans and stir to combine. Add the stock and bring the mixture to a simmer. Add the garlic and simmer until the garlic is softened, about 10 minutes. Pour the soup into a large bowl. Carefully ladle 1/3 to 1/2 of the soup into a blender and puree until smooth. Be careful to hold the top of the blender tightly, as hot liquids expand when they are blended. Pour the blended soup back into the soup pan. Puree the remaining soup. Once all the soup is blended and back in the soup pan, add the cream and the pepper Keep warm, covered, over very low heat.
• Place a grill pan over medium-high heat. Drizzle the slices of ciabatta bread with extra-virgin olive oil. Grill the bread until warm and golden grill marks appear, about 3 minutes a side. Serve the soup in bowls with the grilled bread alongside.

ITALIAN GARLIC SOUP

Steps:

• Heat your stock pot with the olive oil and throw in the onions. In another 3-4 minutes add the leeks and wait for them to soften
• When that happens, add the potatoes, garlic, stock cubes, thyme and salt to taste. Give it a good mix and add 6 cups of hot water. Let this simmer over medium heat, until the potatoes are completely cooked
• Insert a stick blender and blend this to smooth puree´ and let it gently simmer over medium heat. Add the cream, pepper and the parsley. Cook for 5-6 minutes and then remove from flame*
• To make the croutons, in a pan add the olive oil and the bread. Keep stirring and frying until they are well browned. Season with salt and pepper, mix well and remove from flame
• Serve your delicious, warming Italian garlic soup topped with the croutons and garnished with some cream, thyme and pepper. Enjoy!

ITALIAN VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• Gently cook the onion, carrots and celery in the oil in a large saucepan for 20 mins, until soft. Splash in water if they stick. Add the sugar, garlic, purée, herbs and courgettes and cook for 4-5 mins on a medium heat until they brown a little.
• Pour in the beans, tomatoes and stock, then simmer for 20 mins. If you're freezing it, cool and do so now (freeze for up to three months). If not, add half the Parmesan and the pasta and simmer for 6-8 mins until pasta cooked. Sprinkle with basil and remaining Parmesan to serve. If frozen, defrost then re-heat before adding pasta and cheese and continuing as above.

ROASTED GARLIC SOUP

Steps:

• Cut off top 1/4 inch of each garlic head. Place in a small, shallow baking dish. Drizzle olive oil over. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until golden, about 1 hour. Cool slightly. Press individual garlic cloves between thumb and finger to release. Chop garlic.
• Melt butter or margarine in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, leeks, and onion; saute until onion is translucent, about 8 minutes. Add flour and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in hot broth and sherry. Simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly.
• Puree soup in batches in a blender or food processor.
• Return soup to saucepan, and add cream. Simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Add lemon juice to taste. Season with salt and white pepper. Ladle into bowls. Garnish with chives.

ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SOUP WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Place everything except for spaghetti and spinach in a large kettle with 2 quarts of water; bring to a boil.
• Cover and simmer 1 hour.
• Add seasonings, spaghetti and spinach.
• Simmer 10-12 minutes until spaghetti in tender.
• Drain.
• Add a small drizzle of olive oil to each bowl when serving.

QUICK GARLIC SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onions in butter until tender, about 2-3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Stir in cayenne.

ITALIAN VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• Place ground beef in a large soup pot. Cook over medium heat until evenly browned. Drain excess fat. Stir in onion, celery, carrots, garlic, chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, water and bouillon. Season with parsley, oregano and basil. Simmer for 20 minutes.
• Stir in cabbage, corn, green beans and pasta. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer until vegetables are tender and pasta is al dente. Add more water if needed.