Earthy Garlic Soup
2 heads garlic
8-10 oz day-old country style white bread
1 Tbsp olive oil
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 Tbsp chopped, fresh flat-leaf parsley
Separate the garlic cloves and smash, peel and coarsely chop them. Remove and discard the bread crusts, and cut the bread into 1-inch pieces. Put it in a saucepan with the garlic and 5 cups water. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook for 20-30 minutes, until the bread starts to disintegrate. Transfer the mixture to a food processor. Add the olive oil and process until smooth, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley and serve hot. (Tonics)