Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4      clove         garlic -- peeled
   2      cans          condensed beef broth -- (10.5oz)
   2      cups          water
   1      cup           dry sherry
   4      slices        French bread
     1/4  cup           butter or margarine -- softened
   2      tablespoons   grated parmesan cheese

Preparation:

1. Add garlic cloves to beef broth in saucepan; cover and simmer 15 minutes, or until garlic is soft. 2. Remove garlic and reserve; add water and sherry to broth and heat to serving temperature. 3. Toast bread on one side under broiler; remove and spread untoasted sides with butter. 4. Mash reserved garlic and spread over bread; sprinkle with cheese. 5. Broil toast until brown and bubbly, about 30 seconds. 6. Place a piece of toast in each of four soup bowls; ladle hot soup over and serve. NOTE: This soup shows the Spanish influence on Creole cooking.