Sopa De Ajo (Garlic Soup)

Name: Sopa De Ajo (Garlic Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 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)

Submitted by Jostlori

"This is a typical Spanish soup that is served as a tapa. It is simple, rustic, and delicious!"

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 6

ingredients

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)

directions

Heat olive oil in large saucepan.
Add garlic, bread cubes and paprika and stir until bread cubes are a golden brown. Do not let the garlic burn.
Add water, then salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes. Adjust seasoning.
In a separate pan, fry the eggs in olive oil.
Serave the soup in rustic "cazuelas" or in deep soup bowls. Add a fried egg on top and serve immediately.

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Reviews

I had never tried Sopa de Ajo before. Very interesting - simple and easy to prepare with just a handful of ingredients. I did include the optional egg. Thanks for sharing! ZWT8

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