Sopa De Ajo (Spanish Garlic Soup)

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 8 cloves garlic (sliced)
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt (to taste)
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 2 large eggs

Instructions

1. 1

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2. 2

   Preheat oven to 200 deg C.

3. 3

   Toss all the ingredients together, spread out in single layer on a lined baking tray, bake for 15 mins or until browned & set aside to cool.

4. 4

   In a large pot over medium low heat, add olive oil & garlic.

5. 5

   Cook garlic until fragrant (but not brown) for 3 mins, add salt & paprika, stir well to combine.

6. 6

   Add stock, bring to a boil, reduce heat & simmer for 10 mins.

7. 7

   In a small bowl, crack the eggs & whisk.

8. 8

   Slowly drizzle the eggs into the soup & cook for 2 more mins.

9. 9

   Taste to adjust seasoning, ladle into serving bowls, top with a few croutons, sprinkle with parmesan & serve with remaining croutons on the side & olives (optional)