Poached Garlic Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups garlic cloves
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 cup onion, diced (1/4-inch dice )
1 cup leek, finely chopped white part only
1/2 cup celery, diced (1/4-inch dice )
1 bay leaf
1 tbsp kosher salt
1 cup russet potato, peeled and diced
fresh ground pepper
4 -5 cups chicken stock
1 tbsp oregano, coarsely chopped leaves
4 cups fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
1 cup heavy cream

Directions:

Peel the garlic cloves, cut in half lengthwise, and remove the central greenish core. Put in a small pan of salted water and bring to a boil. Drain and repeat twice to remove the garlic's heat and leave only the sweetness behind.
Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy pot over medium heat until hot. Add the onion, leek, celery, bay leaf, and a little salt to draw the water out of the onion. Cover and cook until the vegetables are soft but not brown, about 10 minutes.
Add the potatoes. Add the blanched garlic and stock. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook until the vegetables are very tender, about 15 minutes. Remove soup from the heat and cool to room temperature. Place cooled pot with soup in refrigerator to chill. Day of party re-heat soup over medium heat. Add the oregano, spinach, and cream and cook 1 minute to wilt the spinach. Transfer to blender and carefully blend until smooth *see note below.
*When blending hot liquids: Remove liquid from the heat and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes. Transfer liquid to a blender or food processor and fill it no more than halfway. If using a blender, release one corner of the lid. This prevents the vacuum effect that creates heat explosions. Place a towel over the top of the machine, pulse a few times then process on high speed until smooth.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	310.27 Kcal (1299 kJ)
Calories from fat	131.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.61g	22%
Cholesterol	32.8mg	11%
Sodium	570.2mg	24%
Potassium	808.27mg	17%
Total Carbs	36.93g	12%
Sugars	6.3g	25%
Dietary Fiber	3.32g	13%
Protein	11g	22%
Vitamin C	26.9mg	45%
Iron	2.4mg	13%
Calcium	153.8mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	86.01 Kcal (360 kJ)
Calories from fat	36.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.05g	22%
Cholesterol	9.09mg	11%
Sodium	158.06mg	24%
Potassium	224.05mg	17%
Total Carbs	10.24g	12%
Sugars	1.75g	25%
Dietary Fiber	0.92g	13%
Protein	3.05g	22%
Vitamin C	7.5mg	45%
Iron	0.7mg	13%
Calcium	42.6mg	15%

* 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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savory
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