Garlic contains a good number of active ingredients beneficial to health, such as flavonoids, fibers and minerals. It is a great little treasure full of goodness.
Garlic has countless health properties. Its beneficial effect on the intestinal microbiota stands out, thanks to its soluble fiber that feeds it and active ingredients that favor the control of potentially pathogenic intestinal bacteria.
In addition, the sulfur compounds of garlic, allicin and ajoene, promotes good blood circulation and prevents the formation of thrombi. A recent study also found that, thanks to these substances, garlic protects the brain against degenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.
A DELICIOUS AND ANTIOXIDANT CREAM
In this recipe, garlic is accompanied by olive oil, rich in antioxidant polyphenols and vitamin E. Its monounsaturated fatty acids are best suited to keep cholesterol under control.
Hard bread contributes to the cream being energetic, thanks to its carbohydrates. Choose a real wholemeal bread, with dense crumbs. Do not throw away the remains of bread from meals, remember that you have this recipe to take advantage of them!
The essential sea salt will provide you with iodine, essential for thyroid health, and parsley, a small dose of vitamin C and a lot of flavors.
ANTIOXIDANT CREAM OF GARLIC SOUP
Ingredients:
- 6 garlic cloves
- 150 g stale bread
- 100 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- A few parsleys leaves
- A few sprigs of chives
Elaboration:
- Cut the bread into very thin slices and heat a liter of water.
- Pour the olive oil into the pan and fry the peeled garlic and cut into thick pieces, until golden brown.
- Add the paprika and, before it blackens, add the bread and stir it together with the oil and garlic so that it cools slightly.
- Add the boiling water and salt, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Pass everything through the blender until it acquires the texture of a fine cream.
- Serve in bowls, garnished with chives and parsley leaves.
- If you wish, you can fry some croutons and add them on top
You can enrich this recipe to make a succulent variant of the classic garlic soup. To do this, sauté the tips of some wild asparagus and a grated tomato along with the garlic.
You can also add a sprig of thyme to the cooking water to flavor it.
