"sf" > wrote in message
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>> I think my next adventure will be garlic soup.
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> That's quite daring for a garlic novice!
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This recipe sounds fairly easy. Though I have never bought shallots,
but think I have seen them at the grocery. I just read they are less
pungent and crunchy as onions, and do not retain their shape as much so
often preferred-- though cost a bit more.

The recipe says "Freshly ground pepper, to taste" That is a bit vague.
How do you know how much, I suppose less is safer and you can always
add more later... I usually use about 3-4 hand twists of the little
bottle that has a grinder built in.

And this uses an oven but can't you just sauté in a pan, isn't that more
efficient use of the stove, if not making a large batch? I do have a
little toaster oven I could use instead, if it does make a difference.


Ingredients
a.. 2 bulbs of garlic
b.. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
c.. 3 shallots, chopped
d.. 1 large head of cauliflower, chopped (approximately 5 cups)
e.. 6 cups gluten-free vegetable broth
f.. ¾ teaspoon sea salt
g.. Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Instructions
1.. Preheat oven to 400F. Peel the outer layers of the garlic bulb to
reveal as much skin as possible while also keeping the individual cloves
intact. Cut off about ¼-inch from the top of the bulb. Place in on a
square of aluminum foil and coat each with ½ teaspoon of olive oil.
Place in prepared oven for 35 minutes.
2.. Once complete, allow to cool slightly before removing from
aluminum foil and squeezing out the garlic from each clove.
3.. Meanwhile, pour remaining olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan.
Bring heat to medium-high and add chopped shallots. Sauté until tender
and beginning to brown, about 6 minutes.
4.. Add roasted garlic along with remaining ingredients to the
saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for
15-20 minutes until the cauliflower is softened.
5.. Drop mixture into the bowl of your food processor or blender.
Puree until smooth, about 30 seconds. Adjust with salt and pepper and
serve.

http://www.healthfulpursuit.com/2012...d-garlic-soup/