Basque Garlic Soup (Sopa de Ajo)

Name: Basque Garlic Soup (Sopa de Ajo)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: Slovak
Ingredients: 8-10 strúčik Garlic; 100 g Bread; 3 PL Olive Oil; 1 ČL Sweet red paprika; 1/4 ČL Hot paprika; 1,2 l Chicken Broth; 1-2 PL White Wine; 4 KS Egg; Fresh Parsley

30 min

Easy

4 portions

(5.0 / 5 from 3 votes)

Simple, hearty, and flavorful - that's exactly what Basque garlic soup is. Crispy bread soaks up the paprika broth, garlic softens into sweetness, and a poached egg crowns the hot soup. Modest ingredients, great comfort.

Preparation 30 min

Difficulty Easy

Portions 4

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Ingredients

8-10 cloves Garlic
sliced
100 g Bread
stale white bread or baguette (cubed/sliced)
3 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tsp Sweet red paprika
smoked
1/4 tsp Hot paprika
optional
1.2 l Chicken Broth
or vegetable broth
1-2 tbsp White Wine
4 pcs Egg
for serving
Fresh Parsley
or chives for garnish

Instructions

Bread

In 1 tbsp oil, briefly toast bread until golden (pan or oven at 180°C, 6-8 min). Set aside.

Garlic base

In a pot, heat 2 tbsp oil, add garlic slices, and sauté over low heat for 1-2 minutes until lightly browned (do not burn). Add paprika, quickly stir (just a few seconds).

Adding liquid

Immediately pour in broth, season, add wine/sherry (if using). Bring to a boil and simmer.

Bread into soup

Add toasted bread, simmer for 6-8 minutes until soup thickens and bread softens. Adjust seasoning with soy sauce and spices.

Eggs

Create small whirlpools in the gently simmering soup using a spoon, and crack eggs into them one by one. Poach for 2-3 minutes according to preference (yolk can remain runny).

Serving

Pour into bowls, top each portion with an egg. Sprinkle with herbs and serve immediately.

Tip

Ak chceš „sýtejšiu“ verziu, na začiatku s cesnakom krátko orestuj pár kociek slaniny alebo chorizo. Na ľahkú, postnú verziu použi zeleninový vývar a pridaj štipku rímskej rasce.