Authentic Sopa de Ajo (Spanish Garlic Soup)
A traditional Castilian garlic soup made with olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, bread, and eggs for a deeply comforting Spanish classic.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Baking sheet
- Wire rack
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
Ingredients
Soup Base
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 8 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 4 cups stale rustic bread cubed
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika Spanish pimentón
- 6 cups chicken broth or water warm
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
Finishing
- 4 eggs fresh
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-low heat.
- Add sliced garlic and cook gently until lightly golden and fragrant.
- Stir in bread and toast briefly to absorb oil.
- Remove from heat and add smoked paprika, stirring quickly.
- Pour in warm broth and return to heat. Simmer gently for 15 minutes.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Crack eggs into soup and poach gently or stir for egg ribbons.
- Serve hot with olive oil and paprika.
Notes
Use high-quality smoked paprika and stale bread for the most authentic flavor.