Sopa de Ajo I

Description

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Sopa de Ajo

Spanish garlic soup

Ingredients

• 1 crusty baguette (day old)
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 6 – 8 cloves garlic
• ¾ teaspoon paprika
• 6 cups water
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• salt

Directions

1. In a wide, shallow soup pot, heat oil and lightly sauté garlic (just until golden, not burned).
2. Add bread, that has been previously sliced very thinly, and fry until golden brown.
3. Remove from heat and add paprika.
4. Stir well.
5. Add water and stir.
6. salt to taste.
7. Heat soup over medium low heat for about a half an hour.
8. When the soup is just about done, add the eggs.
9. Serve hot.