Austrian Garlic Soup With Croutons

Ingredients

• 10 big cloves of garlic (peeled and pushed through a garlic press)
• 1/4 cup flour
• 3/4 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 slices of white bread (multigrain would work too, cubed)
• 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 F.

2. 2

   Spread the croutons on a parchment lined baking tray, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and toss. Bake for about 5-7 minutes until croutons are slightly browned.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large sauce pan and on a medium heat. Throw in garlic and stirring constantly, allow it to release all its flavor, about 3-5 minutes. Don't let it get brown.

4. 4

   Whisk in flour until it forms a thick paste.

5. 5

   Whisking constantly, start incorporating milk 1/4 cup at a time. When all milk has been added, pour in chicken stock. Season with salt and pepper and whisk until the soup has thickened and bubbly.

6. 6

   Off the heat.

7. 7

   Divide the soup between 2 bowls. Sprinkle with a parsley and garnish with croutons.

8. 8

   Enjoy!