BURNED TOAST SOUP
The cookbook author Jennifer McLagan developed this recipe for a simple toast soup, a rustic dish that stretches leftover bread into a comforting meal, after tasting an upscale version of it at a restaurant in Paris. She includes it in her 2014 cookbook, "Bitter: A Taste of the World's Most Dangerous Flavor." The recipe requires thorough and severe toasting: The bread should turn black along its edges and deep brown all over. Use thickly sliced bread, so it's not carbonized all the way through, and the ratio of burned bread to deeply toasted bread will work in your favor. Once the bread soaks up the bacon-infused stock and is blitzed with milk and mustard, all of its intense, smoky flavor will mellow.
Provided by Tejal Rao
Categories dinner, lunch, soups and stews, appetizer, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small stockpot or Dutch oven, cook bacon over low to medium heat until cooked through but not crisp. Reserve a few pieces of bacon for garnish, if desired. Pour the chicken stock over the bacon, bring to a simmer and remove from heat. Let stand for 20 minutes.
- Toast the bread slices under a broiler or in a toaster, allowing them to blacken on the edges and turn deep brown all over. Add toast to the stock, ripping it up if it does not fit in the pot. Let stand for 10 minutes so the toast can soak up the stock.
- Meanwhile, heat the milk in another pan until it steams, then add it to the pot. Add mustard and vinegar, season with salt and pepper. Use an immersion blender to purée the mixture until smooth or transfer to a blender to purée, then return to the pot. Heat gently. When hot, whisk in the butter until it disappears into the soup. Add salt and pepper to taste, garnish with reserved bacon.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 345, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 593 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Camiliana Mata
[email protected]This soup is amazing!
Jaylyn Smith
[email protected]I'm not sure what I was expecting, but this soup is really good! The burnt toast adds a unique and interesting flavor. I'll definitely be making it again.
WIGO MWENYEFLEVAZAKE
[email protected]This is a great recipe for using up leftover bread. The soup is creamy and flavorful, with a nice smoky flavor from the burnt toast.
Dilip Kumara
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by this soup! It's smoky, cheesy, and very comforting. I'll definitely be making it again.
ABIGABA DANIEL
[email protected]This soup is absolutely delicious! The burnt toast flavor is subtle but adds a wonderful depth of flavor. It's also very easy to make, which is a bonus.
AleemSafdar 371
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and interesting soup recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill! The burnt toast adds a unique and delicious flavor that I've never tasted in a soup before. I'll be making this again soon!
Noorul Sheikh
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the results are incredible. The soup is creamy, smoky, and so flavorful. I love serving it with a crusty baguette.
Rebekah Miller
[email protected]This soup is genius! Who would have thought that burnt toast could taste so good? It's smoky, cheesy, and so comforting. I love that it's a great way to use up leftover bread.
Choadry Zain
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it turned out great! The soup was smooth and flavorful, with just the right amount of smokiness. I used sourdough bread, which gave it a nice tang. Will definitely make it again.
Abeni War
[email protected]OMG, this soup is amazing! The burnt toast adds a depth of flavor that I never would have expected. It's creamy, smoky, and so comforting. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
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[email protected]This soup is a delightful surprise! I was skeptical about using burnt toast as an ingredient, but the resulting flavor is rich, smoky, and incredibly satisfying. The addition of cheese and cream creates a velvety texture that perfectly complements th