Go Back
+ servings
Egg and Garlic Soup is

Egg and Garlic Soup

Egg and Garlic Soup is a cozy dish that combines creamy eggs and fragrant garlic into a hearty soup.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil.
  • 6 cups Water Can be replaced with vegetable or chicken broth.
  • 4 large Garlic Cloves Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Can replace with white pepper.
For the Main Ingredients
  • 1 baguette Baguette Stale bread works best.
  • 1 pinch Saffron Threads Can be omitted or replaced with turmeric.
  • 4 large Eggs Fresh eggs yield the best texture.
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Fresh is preferred.
  • 1 whole Lemon Can substitute with vinegar.

Equipment

  • large stock pot
  • small pan
  • mortar or food processor

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Egg and Garlic Soup
  1. Heat about 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add sliced baguette pieces and smashed garlic cloves. Fry for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  2. In a large stock pot, bring 6 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low-medium and add remaining olive oil and sea salt.
  3. Combine fried bread and garlic with saffron, parsley, extra salt, and black pepper in a mortar or food processor. Mash until it's a smooth paste.
  4. Stir garlic paste into the simmering pot of water and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Crack fresh eggs into the soup, cover, and let simmer for another 3-4 minutes until egg whites set.
  6. Ladle into bowls, squeeze lemon juice over each serving, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure to adjust garlic and salt to taste. Use stale bread for better texture, and always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!