"boiled water" soup (french)
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Also known in french cuisine as "L'AIDO BOULIDO" is essentially a garlic/cheese soup- has a sharp,clear flavor.In the south of France it is believed to have restorative powers,for ailments ranging from gout to a toothache.It is in addition one of the most inexpensive of soups,consisting of nothing more than water,garlic,cheese and stale bread. It has a tanginess that is surprisingly delightful
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prep time
cook time
25 Min
method
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yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt (if desired)
- 12 cloves garlic,peeled and lightly mashed (yes 12 cloves)
- 2 - bay leaves
- 1 sprig sage or 1/4 tsp of dried
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 slices french peasent bread,(recipe is posted on this site) day old,or day old store bought french bread
- 1 1/2 cups parmigiano-reggiano,freshly grated or gruyere cheese freshly grated
How To Make "boiled water" soup (french)
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Step 1Pour water into a medium (3qt) saucepan,add salt and garlic.Place over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil.Cook for 10 minutes.
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Step 2Add bay leaves,sage and a tablespoon of the olive oil ,and cook an additional 5 minutes.
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Step 3Remove from from heat,cover and let stand for 10 minutes.Strain.Discard garlic buds and herbs.Place a slice of dayold (stale) breadin each heated bowl,cover with large helping of cheese.Sprinkle with remaining olive oil
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Step 4Pour the strained broth over bread and cheese.
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Step 5Serve and watch the pleasently surprised faces of your guests. This is an excellent first course for a heavy meal to follow
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