Sherry-Laced Garlic Soup With Pasta Stars

Ingredients

• 10 garlic cloves, peeled
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 5 cups vegetable stock
• salt
• cayenne
• 1/2 cup star shaped pasta or other tiny pasta
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry

Directions

1. 1

   Place the garlic and olive oil in a blender or food processor and process until smooth.

2. 2

   Transfer to a large pot over medium heat and cook until very fragrant, about 3 minutes, being careful not to let the garlic brown.

3. 3

   Stir in the stock and season with salt and cayenne to taste.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 5 minutes. Drain and divide among 4 soup bowls.

6. 6

   When ready to serve, add the sherry to the soup, ladle into the bowls, and serve at once.