Leek And Garlic Soup

• 1 whole garlic head
• 6 parsley sprigs
• 4 thyme sprigs
• 2 (4-inch) green leek leaves
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cups thinly sliced leek (about 3 large)
• 2 cups (1-inch) cubed crusty bread (about 2 ounces)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
• 4 cups organic vegetable broth (such as Swanson Certified Organic)
• 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives

1. Preheat oven to 350u0b0.
2. Remove white papery skin from garlic head (do not peel or separate the cloves). Wrap head in foil. Bake at 350u0b0 for 45 minutes; cool 10 minutes. Separate cloves; squeeze to extract garlic pulp. Discard skins.
3. Place parsley, thyme, leek leaves, and bay leaf on cheesecloth. Gather edges of cheesecloth together; tie securely.
4. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add sliced leek to pan; cook 7 minutes or until wilted, stirring occasionally. Stir in bread and chopped raw garlic; cook 2 minutes. Add herb bundle, broth, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally; discard herb bundle.
5. Place half of leek mixture and half of roasted garlic pulp in a blender. Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure blender lid on blender. Place a clean towel over opening in blender lid (to avoid splatters). Blend until smooth. Pour into a large bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining leek mixture and roasted garlic pulp. Ladle about 2/3 cup soup into each of 6 bowls; sprinkle each serving with 2 teaspoons chives.

garlic, parsley sprigs, thyme, bay leaf, olive oil, crusty bread, fresh garlic, vegetable broth, ground black pepper, fresh chives

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/leek-garlic-soup (may not work)