Garlic Soup (Sopa de Ajo) is a traditional Spanish dish, made with stale bread, garlic, and broth flavored with paprika. It is considered a homemade soup, very popular in Castilla y León, where it is served as a comforting lunch. At our catering service, garlic soup becomes an authentic experience that connects you with tradition. If you’re searching for food near me or exploring restaurants near me, you’ll find the best of a colombian restaurant near me along with the richness of a peruvian restaurant near me, all in one place.
Ingredients
- 6 garlic cloves (peeled and chopped)
- 4 slices stale bread (cubed)
- 1 liter chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 eggs (optional, poached in the soup)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Step-by-step preparation
- Make the sauté base
- In a pot, heat olive oil.
- Sauté chopped garlic until golden.
- Add bread and paprika
- Stir in bread cubes and paprika.
- Mix well to absorb flavors.
- Add broth
- Pour hot broth over bread and garlic.
- Simmer for 15 minutes until bread dissolves.
- Optional: add eggs
- Poach eggs directly in the soup during the last minutes of cooking.
- Serve
- Serve garlic soup hot.
- Pair with fresh bread or red wine.
Garlic Soup is more than just food—it’s tradition, simplicity, and flavor in every bite. At our catering service, we prepare it with dedication so you can enjoy an authentic experience. So next time you’re searching for food near me or exploring different restaurants near me, remember that here you’ll find the best of a colombian restaurant near me and the diversity of a peruvian restaurant near me. Let garlic soup win you over and taste the true flavor of Spanish cuisine.
