Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic (use 2 Tbsp of you like your soup very garlicky)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt
  • 1 quart chicken stock
  • 1 1/4 cup diced day old French bread
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/AA4 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
  • 1/2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves

Method

  • 1) In a large saucepan, over medium heat, add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions, garlic and bay leaf. Season with salt. Saute until slightly caramelized, about 6-8 minutes.
  • 2) Stir in the stock. Bring the liquid up to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  • 3) Turn the heat up and whisk in the bread and cream. Continue whisking until the bread has dissolved into the soup, about 10 minutes. With a hand-held blender, puree the soup until smooth.
  • 4) Whisk in the cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 5) Ladle into individual soup bowls and serve. Garnish with parsley.