Castilian Garlic Soup With Paprika and Saffron Recipe

Name: Castilian Garlic Soup With Paprika and Saffron
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 6 garlic cloves, peeled and cut in half lengthwise; 1 tablespoon paprika; ½ teaspoon cumin; 1 pinch cayenne; 6 cups water; kosher salt; 1 pinch saffron, crumbled; 4 large eggs; 4 slices country bread, toasted; 1 tablespoon fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped; freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
6 garlic cloves, peeled and cut in half lengthwise
1 tablespoon paprika
½ teaspoon cumin
1 pinch cayenne
6 cups water
kosher salt
1 pinch saffron, crumbled
4 large eggs
4 slices country bread, toasted
1 tablespoon fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

1
Heat the oil in a heavy soup pot.
2
Add the garlic and cook gently, stirring often, until tender and golden, about 12 minutes.
3
Sir in the paprika, cumin, and cayenne, then remove the pot from the heat and, crush the garlic with the back of a spoon.
4
Add the water, stir, and return to the heat.
5
Bring to a simmer, add salt to taste (1 1/2 - 2 t) and the saffron cover, and simmer gently for 20 minutes.
6
Taste and adjust seasonings.
7
Shortly before serving, break the eggs, one by one, into a teacup, then tip into the soup.
8
The broth should be barely simmering.
9
Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes, just until the whites set.
10
Place a piece of toast in each soup bowl.
11
Lift out an egg and place on top of the bread.
12
Ladle in the soup.
13
Sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan, and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 6 garlic cloves, peeled and cut in half lengthwise, 1 tablespoon paprika, ½ teaspoon cumin, and more.

Yes, Castilian Garlic Soup With Paprika and Saffron falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Castilian Garlic Soup With Paprika and Saffron

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