Mrs. Garlic's Garlic Soup
1 tbsp olive oil
20 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
2 large, sweet yellow onions, such as Walla Walla or Vidalia, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tsp fresh thyme, or 1/4 tsp dried
2 cups chicken stock or veggie boullion
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more if you like is HOT
1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
salt to taste
Put olive oil in an 8 cup sauce pan. On low heat sautÈ the garlic and onions, covered, for about 25 minutes until cooked through(nearly translucent).
Transfer garlic and onions to a food processor or blender and puree with the thyme and 1/2 cup broth or boullion. Pour puree back in pan and add remaining broth. Simmer for 20 minutes. Stire in cayenne and fresh basil. Add salt to taste and heat 2 minutes. Ladle into bowls and serve. Serves 4.
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