Mexican-Style Roasted Garlic Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 large bulb of garlic, peeled and coarsly chopped
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
5 cups chicken broth
4 slices firm textured bread, crusts removed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 oz queso fresco, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 large ripe tomato, cored, seeded and diced
4 green onions, broiled, grilled or chopped (optional)

Directions:

In a small heavy saucepan, cook garlic in hot oil over medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes or until very soft and golden. Drain, reserving the oil.
In a medium saucepan combine garlic and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover.
Simmer over medium-low heat for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 325°F On a baking sheet toast bread cubes about 1o minute or until dry through, but not brown. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons of the reserved garlic oil, toss to coat.
Bake 5 more minutes or until croutons are golden.
Season broth mixture to taste with salt.
Divide the avocado, queso fresco, tomato, and green onions among warm bowls. Add soup. Top with croutons.
**Any remaining garlic oil can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours and used on salad dressing, omelets, etc.
**To make ahead, prepare soup and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Bring to a boil just before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	433.76 Kcal (1816 kJ)
Calories from fat	307.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	34.17g	53%
Cholesterol	14.67mg	5%
Sodium	1432.92mg	60%
Potassium	636.26mg	14%
Total Carbs	25.95g	9%
Sugars	5.9g	24%
Dietary Fiber	8.23g	33%
Protein	9.45g	19%
Vitamin C	33.8mg	56%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	256.1mg	26%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	96.84 Kcal (405 kJ)
Calories from fat	68.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.63g	53%
Cholesterol	3.28mg	5%
Sodium	319.9mg	60%
Potassium	142.04mg	14%
Total Carbs	5.79g	9%
Sugars	1.32g	24%
Dietary Fiber	1.84g	33%
Protein	2.11g	19%
Vitamin C	7.5mg	56%
Iron	0.4mg	9%
Calcium	57.2mg	26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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