California Garlic Soup Fondue

40 Cloves fresh garlic, minced

3 tb Butter

2 cn 10 3/4 oz. ea chicken broth

2 cn Water

1/2 c Extra dry champagne

4 Slices French bread

4 Slices Gruyere cheese

Cayenne pepper Minced chives

Saute garlic in butter for 10 minutes, stirring often. Do not brown. Add broth, water, champagne and simmer 5 minutes. Toast bread. Ladle soup into bowls. Float bread on top of soup, sprinkle with cheese and bake at 475 degrees, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with

cayenne and chives.