Description
Experience the warmth and comfort of Spanish Garlic Soup, or Sopa de Ajo, a delightful vegetarian dish that is perfect for chilly evenings or as a hearty appetizer. This rustic soup features a rich blend of fried garlic, smoked paprika, and the tang of apple juice vinegar, bringing robust flavors to your table in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 12 cloves garlic (peeled and sliced)
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 2 teaspoons salt (omit if using pre-bought stock)
- 2 tablespoons apple juice vinegar
- 3 large eggs (whisked)
Instructions
- Slice the baguette into thick pieces and toast until golden brown; set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add the sliced garlic. Sauté until golden brown (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in smoked paprika and cook for another 30 seconds before adding vegetable broth and salt; bring to a gentle boil.
- Lower heat, mix in apple juice vinegar, and gradually drizzle in whisked eggs while stirring continuously to form ribbons.
- Serve the soup over toasted baguette pieces and garnish with additional paprika or fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg