Sopa De Ajo Castellana (Castilian Garlic Soup) Recipe

Name: Sopa De Ajo Castellana (Castilian Garlic Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Soup:; 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 1/2 ounces Spanish serrano ham or prosciutto, diced; 1 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika or sweet paprika; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads; 3 (15.75-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; Croutons:; 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 3 cups (1-inch) cubed hearty country bread (about 4 3/4 ounces); 1/2 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika or sweet paprika; Remaining ingredient:; 4 large eggs

Servings: persons

Soup:
1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 1/2 ounces Spanish serrano ham or prosciutto, diced
1 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika or sweet paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads
3 (15.75-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
Croutons:
1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
3 cups (1-inch) cubed hearty country bread (about 4 3/4 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika or sweet paprika
Remaining ingredient:
4 large eggs

1
To prepare soup, heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 4 crushed garlic cloves; saute 1 minute. Add ham and 1 teaspoon paprika; saute 30 seconds. Stir in cumin, pepper, saffron, and broth; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
3
To prepare the croutons, combine 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and 1 crushed garlic clove in a large bowl. Add the bread cubes, tossing to coat. Place bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 350u00b0 for 12 minutes or until toasted. Sprinkle bread cubes with 1/2 teaspoon paprika; toss well.
4
Increase oven temperature to 450u00b0.
5
Break 1 egg into each of 4 ovenproof bowls. Divide the broth mixture evenly among bowls. Place bowls on a baking sheet. Bake at 450u00b0 for 15 minutes or until the eggs are set. Top each serving with croutons.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Soup:, 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, 4 garlic cloves, crushed, 1 1/2 ounces Spanish serrano ham or prosciutto, diced, and more.

Yes, Sopa De Ajo Castellana (Castilian Garlic Soup) 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.

Sopa De Ajo Castellana (Castilian Garlic Soup)

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