Sopa de Ajo with Egg
A traditional Spanish garlic soup with smoky paprika, day-old bread, and eggs gently poached in the broth.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
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Step 2
Add the garlic and cook over low heat until fragrant and pale golden.
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Step 3
Add the bread and toss until it absorbs the oil and begins to toast lightly.
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Step 4
Stir in the paprika and cook briefly until aromatic.
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Step 5
Pour in the chicken stock, add the salt, and bring to a boil over high heat.
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Step 6
Reduce to low heat and simmer until the bread softens and the broth thickens slightly.
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Step 7
Crack each egg into a small bowl, then slide it into a separate area of the gently simmering soup. Cover and cook until the whites are fully set and the yolks reach the desired doneness.
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Step 8
Scatter the parsley over the soup and ladle one egg with broth and bread into each bowl.