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GARLIC Soup from the Basque Country

The Famous GARLIC Soup from the Basque Country | Zurrukutuna

Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 294 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 60 ml
  • 3 1/2 oz baguette 100 grams
  • 6 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper 0.625 grams
  • 1 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 2.50 grams
  • 2 tomatoes (finely grated)
  • 4 1/4 cups vegetable broth 1 liter
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cod fillet 8 oz / 225 grams
  • 2 eggs
  • sea salt & black pepper
  • chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cut the baguette into slices that are 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) thick, then add them into a baking tray lined with foil paper, all in a single layer, and add into a preheated oven at 200°C / 400°F for 10 minutes or until the slices are lightly toasted, then set aside

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

  3. After a couple of minutes, add in the sliced garlic and crushed red pepper, and mix continuously, after 1 minute, add in the slices of toasted baguette and continue to mix together, after 3 minutes, add in the paprika and quickly mix together, then add in the grated tomatoes and season with salt & pepper, and continue to mix together

  4. About 3 minutes after adding the grated tomatoes, add in the vegetable broth and bay leaf, raise to a high heat, and mix, once it comes to a boil, place a lid on the pan and lower to a low heat, mix every 2 to 3 minutes to help break the pieces of bread apart

  5. While the soup is simmering, add the cod fillet over some paper towels and pat dry, then season with salt & pepper and finely chop, crack the eggs into a bowl, season with salt, and whisk together

  6. After simmering the soup for 15 minutes and the pieces of bread are broken apart, remove the bay leaf, add in the chopped cod and mix into the soup, simmer for 3 minutes, then slowly add in the whisked eggs while gently mixing together, then place a lid on the pan and turn off the heat

  7. After a couple of minutes, remove the lid and transfer the soup into shallow bowls, garnish with chopped parsley, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
The Famous GARLIC Soup from the Basque Country | Zurrukutuna
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Cholesterol 106mg35%
Sodium 472mg21%
Potassium 473mg14%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 16g32%
Vitamin A 1471IU29%
Vitamin C 10mg12%
Calcium 64mg6%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.