Sopa de Ajo o Sopa Castellana Receta Fácil y Tradicional Española

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Homemade stock is fresher and lower in sodium.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers similar health benefits with a neutral flavor.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: white beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are often less expensive and ready to use.

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: stale bread

Stale bread works well for thickening and adds texture.

In a pot, heat the olive oil over low heat.

Add the garlic cloves and sauté until golden brown.

Stir in the sweet paprika and mix well.

Add the stale bread and toast it slightly in the pot.

Pour in the water or broth and bring to a simmer.

If using, add the dried chili for extra flavor.

Allow the soup to cook slowly for a while, adjusting the salt and pepper to taste.

In the last few minutes of cooking, crack the eggs into the soup and stir gently to create strands of cooked egg.

Cooking Techniques

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Dietary

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