Fresh Salads, Soups and Sauces

Ingredients

• 4 cups Chicken or vegetable stock
• 1/2 cup Garlic cloves, peeled
• 2 - 3 cups Bread, hi-quality including, Ciabatta, Italian, or baguette, toasted, then cut into 3" cubes
• 3 cups California Olive Ranch EVOO
• To taste Kosher salt
• To taste Black pepper, fresh ground
• Garnish Garlic aioli, optional
• Garnish Parsley, fresh, chopped, optional

Directions

1. Pour stock into large kettle and add garlic.
2. Bring to boil over medium low heat, and simmer gently until garlic is fork tender.
3. Add the toasted bread and stir to moisten.
4. Pour mixture into large bowl of a food processor or blender. Pulse mixture carefully, as liquid is hot.
5. Add 1/3 of the California Olive Ranch EVOO to the stock.
6. Continue to pulse or purée until smooth, adding the olive oil in two more additions.
7. Season to taste.
8. Ladle into four large soup bowls and top each with a dollop of garlic aioli and a sprinkle of fresh parsley if desired.