Originally Posted by Scoutgal
Joe-I have never heard of garlic soup-or that it is good for colds. let us know!
Legend has it that not only is garlic good for warding off vampires, but it also works on colds. When I was around 10 or so, I remember my mother fixing a minced garlic and olive oil sandwich on some dark bread (I think that it was pumpernickel)to help fight some cold. My uncle recommended it, and since he was in his 80's or 90's everyone assumed that he knew what he was talking about. I never got to find out, because I wouldn't eat the sandwich and hide it under a sofa cushion. Tastes change and I wouldn't have any problem with that garlic sandwich now. At any rate, I do toss in a number of bulbs of garlic in my soups and sauces(and lesser extent stews). I like garlic, but I do have a hard time with it in any canned sauce or soup. Someday when I make the garlic soup, I will let you know. It looks like a good recipe.