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Sopa de Ajo del Vinalopó

Spanish Garlic Soup from Alicante | Sopa de Ajo del Vinalopó

Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 294 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 60 ml
  • 3.5 oz baguette 100 grams
  • 10 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
  • 1 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 3 grams
  • 2 tomatoes (finely grated)
  • 1/4 tsp saffron threads 0.17 grams
  • 1 liter chicken broth 4 1/4 cups
  • 4 large eggs
  • sea salt & black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat a stockpot with a medium heat and add in the olive oil

  2. In the meantime, cut the baguette into slices that are 1-inch thick (2.50 cm)

  3. Once the oil is nice and hot, add in the slices of baguette, all in a single layer, and fry for 2 minutes per side, then remove them from the stockpot and set aside

  4. Using the same pan with the same heat, add in the sliced garlic, and mix continuously

  5. After 1 to 2 minutes and the garlic is lightly sautéed, add in the paprika and quickly mix together, then add in the grated tomatoes, saffron, and season with salt & pepper, mix together, and then simmer

  6. Once the grated tomatoes have slightly thickened, about 3 minutes, add the slices of fried baguette back into the pan and the chicken broth, raise to a high heat, and give it a mix

  7. When it comes to a boil, place a lid on the stockpot and lower to a low heat, and simmer for 10 minutes

  8. After simmering the soup for 10 minutes, remove the lid, and using a large wooden spoon or spatula, break the pieces of bread apart into smaller pieces, then crack in the eggs, all evenly spaced out, and place the lid back on the stockpot, simmer for another 3 to 4 minutes or until the egg whites are set but you still have slightly creamy yolks

  9. Transfer the soup into shallow bowls and serve at once, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Get the Spanish Olive Oil and Spanish Golden Saffron I used to make this Recipe

Nutrition Facts
Spanish Garlic Soup from Alicante | Sopa de Ajo del Vinalopó
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 0.02g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
Cholesterol 191mg64%
Sodium 604mg26%
Potassium 332mg9%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 1034IU21%
Vitamin C 11mg13%
Calcium 85mg9%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.