Creole Garlic Soup

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Course : Cajun
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

4 clove garlic -- peeled
2 cans condensed beef broth -- (10.5oz)
2 cups water
1 cup dry sherry
4 slices French bread
1/4 cup butter or margarine -- softened
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
 

Preparation:

1. Add garlic cloves to beef broth in saucepan; cover and simmer 15 minutes, or until garlic is soft. 2. Remove garlic and reserve; add water and sherry to broth and heat to serving temperature. 3. Toast bread on one side under broiler; remove and spread untoasted sides with butter. 4. Mash reserved garlic and spread over bread; sprinkle with cheese. 5. Broil toast until brown and bubbly, about 30 seconds. 6. Place a piece of toast in each of four soup bowls; ladle hot soup over and serve. NOTE: This soup shows the Spanish influence on Creole cooking.