The Famous GARLIC Soup from the Basque Country | Zurrukutuna Recipe

salted cod

🥗Healthier: fresh cod

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Fresh cod is lighter, while canned tuna is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are nutritious and quicker to cook, while canned beans save time.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Smoked paprika offers a unique flavor, while chili powder is more accessible.

Preheat the oven to 200° C (400° F).

Slice 100 g of baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices and place on a baking tray lined with foil.

Toast the baguette slices in the oven for about 10 minutes until lightly toasted.

Heat a stock pot over medium heat and add 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil.

Thinly slice 6 cloves of garlic and add them to the pot along with 1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Add the toasted baguette slices to the pot and sauté for about 3 minutes.

Stir in 1 teaspoon of sweet smoked Spanish paprika and mix quickly to avoid bitterness.

Add 1/2 cup of tomato sauce and season with sea salt and black pepper; mix for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.

Pour in 1 liter of vegetable broth and add 1 bay leaf; bring to a boil.

Lower the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring every 2-3 minutes to break apart the bread.

Pat dry an 8 oz cod fillet, season with sea salt and black pepper, and chop it.

In a separate bowl, crack 2 eggs, season with salt, and whisk together.

After 15 minutes of simmering, remove the bay leaf, add the chopped cod, and mix into the soup; simmer for 3 minutes.

Slowly add the whisked eggs while continuously mixing the soup.

Cover the pot and turn off the heat; let sit for a few minutes to ensure the eggs and fish are cooked through.

Serve the soup in a shallow bowl and garnish with fresh parsley.

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