Creamy Milk and Roast Garlic Soup with Manchego and Green Olive Toast
José Pizarro · The Spanish Home Kitchen: Simple, Seasonal Recipes and Memories from My Home
In Spain, garlic is the king of the herbs, and it’s very important in our cooking. So, this recipe is all about the garlic – turn the page if you’re not a fan! There is truly nothing like this soup. If you’ve never tried it, stop what you’re doing and make it now! It’s a favourite recipe of my mum’s, although her version is much simpler: she just fries the garlic, sometimes with a little jamón, then adds a bay leaf, a bit of water and milk, some salt and the bread. She brings it to the boil – and it’s ready. She has an amazing gift for bringing out fantastic flavours with just a few simple but great ingredients. Here, I’ve developed the dish a little further, adding a bit of my chef’s touch, but still honouring the essence of it.
