Spanish Garlic Soup

1 tsp Olive oil
1 Head garlic, separated, peeled, and sliced
3 c Chicken broth
1 md Carrot, pared and cut into narrow 2" strips
1/4 c Diced red pepper
1/8 tsp Black pepper
2 Tbsp Minced parsley

Croutons
4 1 oz slices Italian Bread
1 lg Garlic clove, peeled & split
3/4 oz Parmesan cheese, grated

To prepare soup:
In a medium nonstick saucepan, heat oil and add
garlic. Cook, stir- ring constantly over low heat
until pale gold (do not let garlic brown) Add 1/2 cup
of water; cover and simmer until very soft. With a
fork, mash the garlic to a smooth puree. Add broth,
carrot, bell pepper, black pepper, and 1/4 cup of
water and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until
carrots are barely tender, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle
with parsley and serve with cheese croutons
To prepare croutons:
Cut Bread into cubes. Saute in olive oil. When they start to crisp and
brown, add the cheese.

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