Garlic Vegetable Soup Recipes

SPANISH GARLIC AND VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add carrot, cabbage, cauliflower and leeks. Cook, stirring constantly, for a few minutes until cabbage wilts. Stir in the garlic and tomato paste, and continue to cook for another minute or two, stirring constantly to prevent the garlic from burning. Stir in 2 cups of water, then cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Pour in the diced tomatoes and the remaining 2 cups of water, and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Reserve 2 cups of the liquid, and puree the remaining soup in a blender or food processor. Return the blended mixture to the reserved liquid, and stir in milk and butter. Return to a boil, and cook for 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve.

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.

ROASTED GARLIC VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• For the Garlic:
• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• With a sharp knife, slice about ½ inch off the top of the head of garlic. Stack two 6-inch squares of aluminum foil. Place the garlic in the center and lift the sides to form a cup. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with the oregano, salt, and pepper. Enclose by twisting the edges of the foil together to seal.
• Place on a baking sheet and roast 20 to 25 minutes, until entirely softened. Open the foil and set aside to cool. When cool enough to handle, squeeze to remove the garlic cloves, discarding the skins.
• For the Soup:
• Heat the olive oil in a large heavy saucepan over low heat. Add the onion and cook 5 minutes. Add the carrots, leek, celery, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes, until the vegetables are very soft and golden. Pour in the stock, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, uncovered, 10 to 20 minutes.
• Transfer 1 cup of the stock to a blender. Add the roasted garlic and puree. Pour the garlic mixture back into the soup pot, along with the cream. Adjust the seasonings and continue cooking over medium heat just to heat through. With a slotted spoon, remove the bay leaves and bunch of thyme.
• Sprinkle the toasted garlic bread with the grated cheese. Ladle the soup into bowls and top each with a slice of garlic cheese bread and a sprig of thyme. Serve hot.

GARLIC VEGETABLE PASTA SOUP

Steps:

• In large soup pot heat the olive oil and water.
• Add the garlic and onion and saute 5 minutes.
• Add the 7 cups water, bouillion, and carrots.
• Bring to a boil, cook 5 minutes and add cabbage, broccoli, tomato sauce, pasta shells, and seasonings.
• Bring to another boil, stir, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.