Roasted
Garlic/Chicken Soup
Ingredients
- 2
heads
garlic , whole,unpeeled,just the tops cut off the heads to expose the
tip of
the cloves
- 1
chicken breast , thinly sliced
- 4
1/2
cups chicken stock
- 2
tablespoons butter
- 1
tablespoon chopped fresh dill weed
- 3
slices
whole wheat bread , cut into 1" cube
- 1/4
cup
dry white wine
- salt
and
pepper
- 1/2
cup
grated provolone cheese
Directions
Place
garlic heads,upright,in a shallow 8 cup cassarole, ovenproof, dish.
Pour a 1/2
cup of chicken stock over the garlic. Bake in 350F degrees oven for 1
hour.
Allow buds to cool, then squeeze the garlic puree from the skins.
Meanwhile,
melt the butter in a large skillet,stir in the dill. Add bread cubes
and toss,
cook until cubes are crisp (about 5 minutes), set aside. In a saucepan
combine
the 4 cups of chicken stock, chicken, garlic puree, wine, salt&
pepper.
Bring to a boil. Preheat the broiler. Pour hot soup into 4 oven proof
soup
bowls. Add croutons, sprinkle with the cheese. Broil for 3 minutes or
until the
cheese is bubbly and serve.