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Sopa de ajo, also called Castilian garlic soup, is a Spanish soup made from garlic, stale bread, olive oil, and paprika. Many versions add an egg, which may be poached directly in the broth or stirred in to form strands, while some include cured ham. It is associated with the cooking of Castile and turns inexpensive pantry ingredients into a warming, strongly flavored dish.
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What ingredients are used in sopa de ajo?
The Castilian soup is built from garlic, stale bread, olive oil, paprika, and broth. Many versions finish the soup with an egg, while some also add cured ham.
How is the egg added to sopa de ajo?
The egg may be poached directly in the hot broth or stirred in so it forms soft strands. Both methods keep the bread-based soup rich without needing cream.
Where does sopa de ajo come from?
It is also called sopa castellana and is associated with Castilian and Leonese cooking in Spain. It is especially common as a warming winter dish made from inexpensive pantry ingredients.
Can sopa de ajo be made without ham?
Yes. Cured ham is an optional addition, and recipes can use chicken stock or vegetable stock while keeping the core combination of garlic, bread, paprika, and olive oil.
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