Chef John'S Spanish Garlic Soup (Sopa De Ajo)

Name: Chef John'S Spanish Garlic Soup (Sopa De Ajo)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups cubed French bread; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 6 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced, or more to taste; 2 ounces ham, diced; 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika, or to taste; 6 cups chicken broth, or more as needed; 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 4 large eggs

Servings: persons

6 cups cubed French bread
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
6 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced, or more to taste
2 ounces ham, diced
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika, or to taste
6 cups chicken broth, or more as needed
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
4 large eggs

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2
Spread French bread onto the prepared baking sheet and drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the top; gently stir to coat bread.
3
Bake in the preheated oven until crispy and lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
4
Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic in hot oil until just golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add ham; cook and stir until heated through, about 1 minute. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of paprika and cook for 1 minute more. Pour bread into pot and toss to coat with hot oil mixture.
5
Pour chicken broth into bread mixture; add cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper and stir. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and stir in parsley.
6
Crack each egg into a small bowl or cup. Make 4 depressions in the bread on top of the soup with a spoon. Slowly pour an egg into each depression. Cover the pot with a lid and cook until egg whites are firm and yolks are thick but not hard, 2 to 3 minutes. Ladle soup into bowls and spoon an egg on top.

951

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

128

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups cubed French bread, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 6 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced, or more to taste, and more.

Yes, Chef John'S Spanish Garlic Soup (Sopa De Ajo) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!