Cream of Garlic Soup

Ingredients

• 2 pounds onions, peeled and roughly chopped
• 2 cups garlic, peeled and chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 quarts chicken stock
• 1 bouquet garni (parsley stems, thyme sprigs and bay leaf, tied together)
• 2 cups stale French bread, torn into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 cup half and half (or 1/2 cup whole milk with 1/2 cup heavy cream)