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Açorda à Alentejana – Portuguese Bread Soup

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Açorda à Alentejana

Cultural Context

Originating from the Alentejo region of Portugal, Açorda à Alentejana is a rustic bread soup that showcases the region's agricultural heritage. Traditionally made with simple ingredients like stale bread, garlic, and olive oil, it reflects the resourcefulness of rural communities. This dish is often enjoyed as a comforting meal, especially during colder months, and has seen variations across Portugal and even in other Mediterranean countries, where bread soups are a staple.

PortuguesePTmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cloves of garlic
1 bunch of fresh coriander
4 slices of bread from Alentejo (country style bread)
0.75 liter of water
2 eggs
3 soup spoon of olive oil
1 soup spoon of sea salt

stale bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: fresh bread

Whole grain bread offers more fiber, while fresh bread can be used in a pinch.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

1

Mash garlic and coriander into a coarse paste and mix with olive oil.

2

Poach the eggs in salted water.

3

Place the poached eggs over the sliced bread.

4

Pour the mixture of garlic, coriander, and olive oil into the water used to poach the eggs.

5

Pour the broth over the poached eggs and bread.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingpoaching

Spice Level:

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Allergens

eggsgluten

Also Known As

AçordaAlentejo Bread Soup

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