*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Cream of Garlic Soup

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups & Stocks                   Famous

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      ounces        garlic -- peeled
   3      tablespoons   olive oil
   2 1/2  cups          chicken stock OR canned broth
   1      cup           dry white wine
   2 1/2  cups          milk (do not use low fat or no fat)
   1      cup           whipping cream
   4      ounces        russet potatoes -- peeled, chopped

   Blend garlic in processor to coarse paste, stopping occasionally to scrap down
 sides of bowl. Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over low heat. Add garlic paste
 and cook until just beginning to color, stirring frequently, about 12 minutes. Add 
stock and wine and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simer 30 minutes. Add milk, 
cream and potato and simmer 30 minutes. Puree soup in blender in batches
. Return to sauepan and bring to simmer. Season to taste with salt and peper. 
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before continuing.)
 If soup is very thin, simmer until thickened to desired consistency. Ladle into bowls and serve

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