Description
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Spanish Garlic Soup, known as Sopa de Ajo. This rustic vegetarian recipe features the rich flavors of sautéed garlic, smoky paprika, and a hint of acidity from apple juice vinegar, creating a delightful balance that’s perfect for chilly days. With its hearty texture thanks to crispy baguette croutons and wholesome vegetable broth, this dish is not only satisfying but also quick to prepare in just 30 minutes. Ideal as a starter or main course, it brings the essence of Mediterranean cuisine right to your table. Whether served at family gatherings or as a cozy weeknight dinner, this soup is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 12 cloves garlic (peeled and sliced)
- 2 tablespoons smoked Spanish paprika
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 2 teaspoons salt (omit if using pre-bought stock)
- 2 tablespoons apple juice vinegar
- 3 large eggs (whisked)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and cube the baguette for croutons.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; add sliced garlic.
- Sauté garlic until golden brown, then stir in smoked paprika.
- Pour in vegetable broth, add salt and apple juice vinegar; bring to a simmer.
- Slowly drizzle in whisked eggs while stirring continuously to create ribbons.
- Serve hot with toasted bread or croutons on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 186mg