SOUPE A L'AIL AUX POMMES DE TERRE - SAFFRON FLAVORED GARLIC SOUP

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Soupe a L'ail Aux Pommes De Terre - Saffron Flavored Garlic Soup image

Adaption from original recipe in Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child, Louisette Bertholle and Simone Beck.

Provided by Queen Dana

Categories     Potato

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 head garlic
1/4 cup shallot, diced
2 tablespoons butter
7 cups chicken broth
1 cup cream
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon sage
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1 small bay leaf
1 teaspoon parsley
3 cups potatoes, peeled, cleaned and diced
1 pinch saffron
6 slices French bread
1 cup gruyere or 1 cup swiss cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Remove excess layers of paper from head of garlic and slice off the very top of head. Place on aluminum foil, drizzle with olive oil, cover and roast at 400 F for about 30 mins or until garlic becomes soft.
  • In a 3 qt sauce pan saute shallots. Combine all the ingredients in the same sauce pan except for the potatoes, cream and saffron. Bring the soup to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Use an immersion hand blender to puree the soup (or run through a food processor).
  • Add the potatoes, cream and saffron to the soup and simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Divide the soup into 6 oven safe bowls and top with french bread. Sprinkle cheese on top of the bread and broil until the cheese begins to brown. Serve while warm.

Barasa Scholar
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I would definitely recommend this soup for a special occasion.


Naeem Abbas512
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.


Cohen Lynam
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I love the way the saffron adds a subtle floral flavor to the soup.


Ryan Gingerich
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover potatoes. It's also very affordable to make.


Brandyn Moody
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.


Hannah Patel
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This soup is amazing! The saffron gives it a really unique and delicious flavor. I would highly recommend it.


Adi Baba
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I've never made saffron soup before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the soup turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again.


Aftab Ahmed Tareq
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This soup is delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it. It's a great way to warm up on a cold day.


Zoe Booysen
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I love this soup! It's so creamy and flavorful. I also love the fact that it's made with healthy ingredients.


Kiana Vasquez Garcia
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are incredible and it's a really special dish. I would definitely recommend it for a special occasion.


Belinda Lester
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit with my family. It's a great way to use up leftover potatoes and it's also very affordable to make.


Saphira Hern√°ndez
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This is one of my favorite soup recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the saffron adds a subtle floral flavor to the soup.


Apon Hossen
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I'm not a big fan of garlic, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors are very well-balanced and the saffron adds a nice touch of sweetness.


Md Rayhan khan
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I made this soup for a dinner party last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the saffron gives it a beautiful golden color.


bd_king_ nayeim
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the saffron adds a really nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.