Garlic soup | Sopa de ajo

Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Add olive oil to a pot.
  2. 2Add sliced garlic to the oil and sauté.
  3. 3Add smoked paprika to the garlic and oil mixture.
  4. 4Add torn stale bread pieces to the pot.
  5. 5Add cubed Spanish jamon serrano or iberico to the pot.
  6. 6Pour chicken stock into the pot and stir.
  7. 7Whisk three eggs in a separate bowl.
  8. 8Pour the whisked eggs into the simmering soup.
  9. 9Add a splash of sherry vinegar or soy sauce.
  10. 10Serve the soup in a bowl.
  11. 11Add a bonus poached egg on top of the soup.

Ingredients

  • 3 oz stale bread crust
  • 8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 3 eggs, whisked
  • 1 poached egg per serving
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 2 oz Spanish jamon serrano or iberico, cut into cubes
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or sherry vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • sliced sourdough bread

Equipment

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Tips

  • The paprika combined with the garlic adds a smoky flavor to the soup.
  • The bread and eggs make the soup creamy and extra hearty.
  • Adding a splash of sherry vinegar or soy sauce brings all the flavors together.