Description
Sopa de Ajo, or Spanish Garlic Soup, is a heartwarming dish that captivates with its rich aroma and savory depth. This traditional soup celebrates garlic, infusing it with the warmth of smoked paprika and the comforting essence of broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 8 to 10 large cloves garlic, very thinly sliced
- 4 ounces stale bread, torn or thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 6 to 7 cups chicken stock or vegetable broth
- 4 large eggs, whisked
- Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Sauté sliced garlic for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and golden.
- Add torn or sliced stale bread, stirring to coat in the garlic oil for an additional 3 minutes.
- Pour in 6 cups of chicken stock or vegetable broth; stir well and bring to a strong simmer while breaking down the bread.
- Create a whirlpool effect by stirring gently as you slowly pour in the whisked eggs, forming delicate ribbons throughout.
- Adjust thickness with additional broth if desired, then season with salt, pepper, and extra smoked paprika to taste.
- Serve hot in bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 204
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 836mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 186mg