Garlic Soup from Gascony | LE TOURIN À L’AIL
Course: MainServings
2
peopleCooking time
20
minutesIndulge in the rich and savory tastes of Spain with the classic Spanish Garlic Soup, also known as Sopa Castellana. This hearty soup pairs the bold flavors of garlic and paprika with the delectable texture of day-old bread, enriched by a stock base and perfected with eggs for added richness. Ideal for a comforting dinner or a warming lunch, this traditional dish will transport your taste buds to the streets of Spain. Ready in just under half an hour, it’s an easy yet impressive dish for any day of the week.
Ingredients
- Spanish Garlic Soup
500ml chicken stock
6 cloves of garlic
olive oil
50g slice of Spanish serrano/ibérico ham
100g day-old white bread
1 tsp pimentón pepper powder/paprika
salt
2 eggs
Directions
- Spanish Garlic Soup
- Crush and roughly chop the garlic and dice the ham into small pieces. Gently fry in a generous amount of olive oil until starting to turn golden.
- Add the ham, season with salt, and stir for a minute or two.
- Add in the slices of bread and stir to coat them in the flavourful oil. Sprinkle with the pimentón pepper powder and stir.
- Pour in enough stock to cover and let gently simmer for 20 minutes.
- Crack the eggs straight into the soup and let cook whole until firm. Season to taste.
