Go Back
+ servings
Print
Classic Spanish Country Soup

Classic Spanish Country Soup (Sopa Campera)

Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 510 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 90 ml
  • 1 onion (roughly chopped)
  • 4 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
  • 1 red bell pepper (roughly chopped)
  • 1 green bell pepper (roughly chopped)
  • 1 carrot (peeled & thinly sliced)
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 tsp dried oregano 1 gram
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme .5 gram
  • 15.5 oz can white beans 440 grams
  • 3 cups vegetable broth 710 ml
  • 1/3 cup frozen peas 45 grams
  • 4 slices baguette
  • 4 hard boiled eggs
  • handful fresh parsley
  • pinch sea salt
  • dash black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat a stock pot with a medium heat and add in 2 tbsp (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil

  2. After 1 minute add in the chopped onion, the red & green bell pepper and the sliced carrot and garlic, mix with the olive oil, after 5 minutes and the vegetables are lightly sauteed, add in the 2 tomatoes finely grated and the oregano and thyme, mix together and simmer

  3. Once the grated tomato has thickened, about 3 minutes, add in the canned white beans (drained & rinsed) and season with sea salt & black pepper, gently mix together, then add in the vegetable broth and the bay leafs, turn up the heat to a high heat and bring to a boil, then place a lid on the pan and lower to a low-medium heat

  4. Meanwhile, heat a small fry pan with a medium heat and add in 4 tbsp (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil

  5. Cut the slices of baguette into bite-sized pieces

  6. Once the oil gets hot, add in the pieces of baguette, mix with the olive oil and fry until golden, about 3 to 4 minutes, then remove from the pan and transfer over paper towels

  7. After simmering the soup for 10 minutes remove the lid, add in the frozen peas and simmer for another 1 to 2 minutes, then remove from the heat

  8. Transfer the soup into shallow bowls, top off with the fried pieces of baguette, the hard boiled eggs cut into quarters and fresh parsley, serve at once, enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Classic Spanish Country Soup (Sopa Campera)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 510 Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 15g
Cholesterol 187mg62%
Sodium 284mg12%
Potassium 1000mg29%
Carbohydrates 54g18%
Fiber 10g42%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 20g40%
Vitamin A 4468IU89%
Vitamin C 79mg96%
Calcium 180mg18%
Iron 6mg33%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.