Emerils Garlicky Bread Soup Recipes

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, over medium heat, add the olive oil.
• When the oil is hot, add the onions, garlic, crushed bay leaf and crushed red pepper.
• Season with salt.
• Saute until slightly caramelized, about 6-8 minutes.
• Stir in the stock.
• Bring the liquid up to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and simmer for 40 minutes.
• 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.
• Whisk in the cheese.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Ladle into individual soup bowls and serve.
• Garnish with parsley.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a mixing bowl, combine the garlic, herbs and drizzle of olive oil together. Season with salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly. Split the eggplant in half, lengthwise and smear the garlic mixture over the top of each eggplant half. Place the eggplant on a baking sheet and place in the oven. Roast the eggplant for 30 minutes or until the eggplant is tender. Remove from the oven and cool. Using a spoon, remove the flesh of the eggplant and discard the skin. Heat the oil in a 2 quart saucepan. When the oil is hot, add the onions. Saute for 2 minutes. Add the roasted eggplant and garlic and continue to saute for 2 minutes. Stir in the stock and bring the liquid to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Using a hand-held blender, puree the soup until smooth. Stir in the cream and continue to simmer for 3 minutes. Season the soup with the salt and the cayenne.

Steps:

• In a medium pot, melt the 3 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions, salt, pepper, and nutmeg and cook, stirring, until soft, 3 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme cook, stirring, until fragrant, for 20 seconds. Add the flour and cook, stirring until the mixture is well blended and smells fragrant, 2 minutes. Slowly add the chicken stock, whisking constantly, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the broccoli and cook, stirring, until tender, for 10 minutes.
• Remove the pot from the heat and puree with a hand-held immersion blender. (Alternatively, in batches, puree in a blender or food processor and return to the pot.)
• Add the cream and bring to bare simmer to heat through. Add the cheese and cook over low heat, stirring, until melted. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, stirring to blend.
• Remove from the heat and ladle the soup into bowls. Sprinkle croutons over the top of the soup and serve immediately.
• Croutons:
• 1 cup 1/2 to 3/4-inch cubed French bread
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon Essence or Creole seasoning, recipe follows
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the bread in a medium bowl and toss with oil and Essence. Spread evenly on a small baking sheet and bake, stirring twice, until light golden brown on top, about 6 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool slightly before serving.
• Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

Steps:

• To make Garlic Aioli:.
• In the bowl of a food processor, fitted with a metal blade, combine the egg, mustard, garlic and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. With the machine running, add the oil in a steady stream slowly until the mixture is pale in color and thick. Remove from the processor and refrigerate for at least one hour.
• To assemble the Spicy Garlic Bread:.
• Preheat oven to 400. In a mixing bowl, combine the aioli, jalapenos, artichoke hearts and parmesan cheese. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Slice the bread in half lengthwise (if not already cut). Spread the mixture over each half of the bread. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake until golden and bubbly. About 20-25 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool slightly before slicing.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Split the French bread in half lengthwise. Lay the bread, crust side down, on the lined baking sheet.
• Place the butter in a medium bowl.
• Add the remaining ingredients, and stir together until blended.
• Spread the some of the butter mixture evenly onto the bread, reserve the rest for more garlic bread (keeps at least 1 week in fridge, bring to room temp before using and stir well).
• Garnish with some paprika and chopped parsley if desired for a bit more color.
• Bake until golden brown and bubbly,about 15 to 18 minutes, checking early so it doesn't burn.
• Remove from the oven.
• Carefully slice diagonally into 7 slices per half and serve immediately.