CASTILIAN GARLIC SOUP (SOPA DE AJO)
Garlic soup was a staple during hard times in Spain. Since then it has become a favorite dish in the finest restaurants. I love garlic so the more the better! You can actually let this soup simmer for hours if you want to.
Provided by lazy gourmet
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a heavy soup kettle or a 2-quart saucepan , gently cook the garlic in the olive oil over low heat until the cloves are thoroughly softened, about 10 to 15 minutes. Do not let the cloves get brown. Remove them with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Stir the red chili pepper into the hot oil in the pan, then add the stock and sherry. Bring to a simmer while you stir in the cumin and saffron.
- Use a fork to crush the tender garlic cloves to a paste into the soup. Taste and add salt if necessary. Cover the soup and leave to simmer very gently for about 15 minutes.
- While the soup cooks, toast the bread slices. Cut the garlic clove in half and rub over the toasted slices.
- If you wish, add the eggs by breaking each egg in turn into a ladle and lowering it into the soup. Stir ladle to break up the eggs. Serve immediately with a sprinkle of cheese and a slice of the bread.
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Delower Hossain
[email protected]I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! It's a great recipe for a cold winter night.
Charlie Tyghe
[email protected]This soup is a must-try! It's so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious.
Malaya Jenkins
[email protected]This soup is amazing! The flavors are incredible and it's so comforting.
Anugraha Bhandari
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Md Misha Mis
[email protected]This soup is so good! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.
Soyon Sarker
[email protected]I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! It's a great recipe for a cold winter night.
256five-starMixologist Lazarus
[email protected]This soup is a must-try! It's so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious.
Therealfairy Pee
[email protected]This soup is amazing! The flavors are incredible and it's so comforting.
Awais Nawaz
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Ali Ajmal
[email protected]This soup is so good! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.
Cayden Carter
[email protected]I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! It's a great recipe for a cold winter night.
Jason Loughman
[email protected]This soup is a must-try! It's so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious.
Dennis Hammond
[email protected]I've never had sopa de ajo before, but I'm definitely a fan now. It's so flavorful and comforting.
Christian Kedikian
[email protected]This soup is delicious! I love the combination of garlic and paprika. It's also very easy to make.
Sky Garrett
[email protected]I wasn't sure about this soup at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! It's now one of my favorites. The garlic flavor is perfect and the bread adds a nice touch.
Nahid Hossen
[email protected]This soup is amazing! The flavors are incredible and it's so comforting. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Shafqat Bhatti
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests. I usually serve it with a side of crusty bread.
Smart Destiny
[email protected]This was my first time making sopa de ajo and it turned out great! The soup was rich and flavorful, and the bread added a nice texture. I will definitely be making this again.
Marcus Bell
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the ingredients are all pantry staples. I love that it's a one-pot meal, too. Cleanup is a breeze!
Lakhan Sharma
[email protected]This soup is incredibly flavorful and comforting. The combination of garlic, paprika, and bread is perfect. I added a bit of extra garlic because I love the flavor. It was a hit with my family!