Green Garlic Soup Au Gratin

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Cheese

Remove and discard upper third of garlic stalks; (green leaf ends) thinly slice bulb. Heat olive oil and 1 tb butter until beginning to foam. Add garlic; saute 1-2 minutes. Reduce heat, cover tightly, and cook 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. SPread bread with 2 tb butter; oven toast until lightly golden. Add broth to garlic, season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Ladle into 2 oven-proof serving bowls; cover with toasted bread and top with cheese. Dot each with a teaspoon of butter. Bake at 450�F for 10 minutes, until cheese has melted and begun to turn golden. Per Serving: Calories: 645, Protein: 23g, Carbohydrates: 48g, Fat: 40g, Saturated Fat: 20g, Cholesterol: 79mg, Sodium: 1,466mg, Fiber: 3g.