Sopa De Ajo (Garlic Soup)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 4

Warm up with a delicious bowl of Sopa De Ajo (Garlic Soup)

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

5 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

250

Sugar

Fat

19g

Sopa De Ajo, also known as Garlic Soup, is a traditional Spanish soup that is perfect for warming up on a chilly day. Made with garlic, Spanish paprika, water, and bread, this soup is a great way to use up pantry staples. The addition of an egg makes it a hearty meal on its own or it can be served as a flavorful side dish. The combination of the crispy croutons and the soft egg yolk makes for a delicious contrast in textures. This recipe can be easily customized to suit individual tastes by adjusting the levels of garlic and Spanish paprika.

Instructions

1.	In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
2.	Add the thinly sliced garlic and cook until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
3.	Add the Spanish paprika and stir for an additional minute until fragrant.
4.	Add the water and bring to a boil.
5.	Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
6.	Add the cubes of bread to the pot and let simmer for 10 minutes.
7.	If desired, crack an egg into each individual serving bowl and ladle the hot soup over the egg.
8.	Serve immediately, garnished with additional croutons or fresh parsley, if desired.

PROS

This soup is bursting with flavor and is a great use of pantry staples like garlic and bread.

The addition of the egg makes it a hearty meal on its own or it can serve as a flavorful side dish.

CONS

The strong garlic flavor may not be appealing to everyone.

The bread cubes may become too soft and somewhat soggy after simmering in the soup for 10 minutes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Garlic has long been known for its health benefits, including reducing blood pressure and promoting heart health. In addition, the olive oil in this recipe provides healthy fats that can reduce the risk of heart disease.
The eggs in this soup are also a great source of protein and can boost overall nutrition.

	6 garlic cloves , thinly sliced
	3 slices thick bread , cut in cubes for croutons
	3 teaspoons spanish paprika
	1 quart water
	salt
	fresh ground black pepper
	3 -4 tablespoons olive oil
	6 eggs ( optional )