Garlic Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. olive oil
30 large garlic cloves, chopped
2 cans chicken broth or 1 qt. homemade
2 c. water
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
2 bay leaves
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 c. half and half
12 slices French bread
Parmesan cheese, grated

Preparation

In saucepan, heat oil on medium.
Add garlic and saute until soft and golden.
Add chicken broth, water, salt, pepper, bay leaves and jalapeno pepper.
Simmer 5 minutes.