Soupe a l’Ail

Garlic soup can be made in the same way as leek soup. However, garlic has some strange qualities. If you sauté chopped garlic you will highlight those qualities that are most unattractive. If, however, you boil whole cloves of garlic you may eat it in copious quantities without any unpleasant effect. The following recipe is deceptively simple but the result is a soup of great finesse.