Authentic Spanish Garlic Soup (Sopa de Ajo)
This authentic Spanish garlic soup is a healing, budget-friendly meal made with toasted bread, garlic, paprika, and poached eggs. Ready in just 15 minutes!
Equipment
- large skillet or shallow pan
- wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 4 cups stale crusty bread, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika (pimentón)
- 4 large eggs
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
- lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry sliced garlic for 2–3 minutes until golden.
- Add bread pieces and toast 2–3 minutes until crisp at edges.
- Add smoked paprika and cook 10–15 seconds, then immediately pour in broth.
- Simmer 10 minutes until bread softens and thickens soup.
- Create 4 wells and crack an egg into each. Cover and cook 3–4 minutes until whites set.
- Season, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Adjust paprika to taste. For vegan version, omit eggs. Use dried-out bread for best texture.