Sopa De Ajo (garlic Soup)

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 3 slices thick bread, cut in cubes for croutons
• 3 teaspoons spanish paprika
• 1 quart water
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 eggs (optional)

Recipe

• 1 heat olive oil in large saucepan.
• 2 add garlic, bread cubes and paprika and stir until bread cubes are a golden brown. do not let the garlic burn.
• 3 add water, then salt and pepper to taste. bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes. adjust seasoning.
• 4 in a separate pan, fry the eggs in olive oil.
• 5 serave the soup in rustic "cazuelas" or in deep soup bowls. add a fried egg on top and serve immediately.