Spanish Garlic Soup - Sopa de Ajo Recipe - Bread and Garlic Soup

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: stale bread

Stale bread provides the same texture at a lower cost.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made from scraps.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive while still suitable for cooking.

egg

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: flaxseed meal

Flaxseed meal can be used as a binding agent in soups.

Toast the bread cubes in olive oil until golden brown.

In a large pot, heat olive oil and add sliced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.

Stir in paprika and cook for another minute.

Add the toasted bread cubes to the pot, stirring to coat with oil and spices.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer.

Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste.

Crack eggs into the soup and poach gently for 3-4 minutes.

Stir in chopped parsley just before serving.

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