Sopa Alenteejana Recipe

Name: Sopa Alenteejana
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cups defatted chicken broth; 10 garlic cloves, lightly bruised and peeled; 10 fresh fresh cilantro stems, with stems and roots, roots lightly crushed; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 4 black peppercorns; 6 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon coarse salt; lemon zest, freshly grated; 1 cup cilantro, leaves and stems coarsely chopped; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, for garnish; 6 large eggs, at room temperature; 6 pieces cornbread, thinly sliced and lightly toasted; 3 tablespoons cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped for garnish

Servings: persons

½ cups defatted chicken broth
10 garlic cloves, lightly bruised and peeled
10 fresh fresh cilantro stems, with stems and roots, roots lightly crushed
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 black peppercorns
6 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon coarse salt
lemon zest, freshly grated
1 cup cilantro, leaves and stems coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, for garnish
6 large eggs, at room temperature
6 pieces cornbread, thinly sliced and lightly toasted
3 tablespoons cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped for garnish

1
Enriched broth:.
2
Place broth, garlic, cilantro, olive oil, and peppercorns in a large heavy pot.
3
Bring to a boil, reducing heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
4
Strain broth and return it to the pot, keeping warm.
5
Sopa:.
6
Place garlic, salt, lemon zest in a food processor and pulse on and off until finely chopped.
7
Add cilantro and process until just smooth.
8
With the machine running, drizzle in 3 tablespoons oil through the feed tube and process until just smooth.
9
Scrape the puree into a bowl ans set aside.
10
Bring the strained broth to a simmer and eggs one at a time in the broth for 2 minutes.
11
Remove with slotted spoon and set aside.
12
Poach egg:.
13
Crack one egg into a bowl.
14
Then give the broth a gentle stir and while the broth is whirling slide the egg into the center of the broth whirl.
15
Repeat for each egg.
16
Re-strain broth if desired and simmer until heated through.
17
To serve, place 2 tablespoons of the cilantro puree in the bottom of each of 6 shallow bowls.
18
Lay a slice of toasted corn bread on top of each puree.
19
Top each slice of bread with a poached egg and ladle the hot broth over the eggs.
20
Garnish with the 3 tablespoons of chopped cilantro and drizzle each serving with a little of the olive oil.
21
Serve immediately.

1425

kcal

Calories

Fat

181

Carbs

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cups defatted chicken broth, 10 garlic cloves, lightly bruised and peeled, 10 fresh fresh cilantro stems, with stems and roots, roots lightly crushed, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Sopa Alenteejana 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!

Sopa Alenteejana

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