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Sopa de Ajo
Garlic soup with paprika, bread, and poached eggs. A Castilian classic born from humble ingredients — deeply comforting.
Prep 10 min
Cook 20 min
Total 30 min
Serves 4
Dinner·Spanish·Easy
Ingredients
Step 1 — Soup
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 8 garlic cloves (sliced)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 4 slices day-old bread (cubed)
- 4 eggs
- Salt
- Parsley
Instructions
- 1
Toast garlic and bread
Cook garlic in oil until golden. Add paprika briefly, then broth and bread.
- 2
Poach eggs
Simmer soup 10 minutes. Crack eggs into the soup and poach until whites are set.
- 3
Serve
Ladle into bowls with an egg each. Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition per serving: 280 cal · 14g protein · 24g carbs · 16g fat · 2g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
