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🌍Authentic Spanish recipe from a Spanish-speaking creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Spanish Fried Egg Soup

Cultural Context

Spanish Fried Egg Soup, or Sopa de Huevo Frito, hails from Spain, where it is cherished as a comforting dish. Traditionally made with simple ingredients, it embodies the essence of rustic Spanish cooking, often enjoyed as a hearty meal during colder months. This dish has seen various adaptations across regions, with some incorporating different vegetables or spices, showcasing its versatility and the warmth of Spanish culinary traditions.

SpanishESmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
chicken broth
eggs
olive oil
garlic
onion
tomato
red bell pepper
parsley
bread
paprika
salt
black pepper

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats while being a cost-effective option.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while bouillon cubes are a budget-friendly alternative.

red bell pepper

🥗Healthier: yellow bell pepper

💰Cheaper: canned bell peppers

Canned bell peppers are often less expensive and have a similar taste.

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: stale bread

Stale bread can be used effectively and reduces waste.

1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

2

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

3

Stir in diced tomato and red bell pepper; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

4

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

5

Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes to blend flavors.

6

Season with paprika, salt, and black pepper to taste.

7

In a separate skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

8

Crack eggs into the skillet and fry until whites are set but yolks remain runny, about 2-3 minutes.

9

Carefully transfer fried eggs to a plate.

10

Ladle soup into bowls and top each with a fried egg.

11

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with bread.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

eggs

Also Known As

Sopa de Huevo FritoSopa de Huevo
Local Name: Sopa de huevo frito

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