Your opinion about use of Olive Oil, do we really need to use it?"

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48. I named it...

In memory of the love of my life who gave me this recipe when we were together;

Doug's Garlic Soup

Ingredients

1 medium sized bulb of garlic, peeled and slightly crushed

3 Tbs Olive Oil

1 large Bay Leaf

6-8 medium sized, fresh tomatoes cut into large wedges

2/3 gallon-ish fresh Water

In a stock pot of choice, brown the garlic in olive oil. When brown, add tomatoes and Bay leaf, add enough water to cover the tomatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until it has cooked down about an inch from the water line. Add enough water to the line and simmer down an inch or so. Takes about an hour and a half.

Afterward, remove from heat and let stand about 45 minutes. Strain out the solids and discard the pulp*, return the fluid to a pot to heat for serving.

Makes about a gallon.

Serving suggestions include an egg drop but that's about it.

What you end up with is an elegant, clear broth with tiny red filaments in it, fit for a single course in a multi-course setting. You can freeze it and it holds true. You can also freeze it into cubes for sauces and other dishes.

Enjoy!

*I have never found a use for that stuff other than an additive to the compost pile.