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Czech Garlic Soup (In Bread Bowl)

Here’s how you can make Czech Garlic Soup in a bread bowl—a warming, hearty dish perfect for chilly autumn or winter days.

Ingredients
  

For the bread bowl:

  • 350 ml lukewarm water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 20 g fresh yeast
  • 5 cups flour (600g)
  • 1 tsp cumin

For the soup:

  • 15 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 liter vegetable broth
  • 4 potatoes diced
  • 200 ml whipping cream
  • Butter for frying
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Dissolve the yeast in lukewarm water with sugar. Let it sit until frothy.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and cumin. Add the yeast mixture and knead until you get a smooth dough.
  • Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
  • Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it on a baking sheet. Preheat the oven to 250°C (482°F) and bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • In a large pot, melt butter and lightly fry the minced garlic until fragrant.
  • Add the vegetable broth and potatoes. Cook until the potatoes are tender.
  • Stir in the whipping cream and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Let the soup simmer for a few minutes.
  • Serve the soup in the freshly baked bread bowl, garnished with chopped parsley.