Spanish Garlic Soup Recipe (Vegetarian) – Sopa de Ajo
Spanish Garlic Soup, or Sopa de Ajo, is a comforting and flavorful vegetarian dish that brings the essence of Spain to your table. This quick and easy recipe features a delightful blend of sautéed garlic, smoky paprika, and tangy apple juice vinegar, all simmered in a rich vegetable broth. With crispy toasted baguette pieces to enhance every spoonful, this soup is perfect for cozy family dinners or as a starter for guests. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this hearty soup that satisfies both the palate and the soul.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 12 cloves garlic (peeled and finely sliced)
- 2 tablespoons smoked Spanish paprika
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 2 teaspoons salt (omit if using pre-bought stock)
- 2 tablespoons apple juice vinegar
- 3 large eggs (whisked)
Instructions
- Slice the baguette into thick pieces and toast them in olive oil until golden brown; set aside.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until golden brown (do not burn).
- Stir in smoked paprika and cook for about a minute.
- Add vegetable broth to the pot and bring to a gentle boil.
- Incorporate apple juice vinegar and salt; simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Slowly stir in whisked eggs to create silky ribbons in the soup.
- Serve hot with toasted baguette slices or croutons on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 186mg