Cesnaková Polievka
Cesnaková Polievka (CHES-nah-ko-vah POH-lyev-kah)
Garlic Soup
A warming, broth-based garlic soup thickened with bread cubes and enriched with cheese, beloved as a hangover cure and winter warmer across Slovakia.
Nutrition & Info
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Vessel: deep ceramic bowl
Garnishes: grated cheese, parsley, croutons
Accompaniments: crusty bread
Instructions
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1
Melt butter in a pot, sauté garlic over low heat until fragrant but not browned.
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2
Add broth and marjoram, bring to a boil, then simmer 10 minutes.
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3
Add bread cubes, let them soften for 5 minutes.
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4
Season with salt and pepper.
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5
Ladle into bowls, top with grated cheese and fresh parsley.
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6
Serve piping hot.
Did You Know?
Slovaks swear by cesnaková polievka as the ultimate hangover cure, and many pubs serve it in the early morning hours.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- soup pot
- ladle
- bread knife
Garnishing
grated cheese, parsley, croutons
Accompaniments
crusty bread
The Story Behind Cesnaková Polievka
Garlic soup dates to medieval times when garlic was valued for its medicinal properties. Slovak shepherds in the Carpathians relied on it during cold mountain winters.
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