Spanish Garlic Soup (Vegetarian) Recipe
A comforting and flavorful Spanish Garlic Soup featuring toasted baguette, garlic, smoked paprika, and a rich vegetable broth, finished with a delicate egg swirl. This vegetarian soup captures the essence of traditional Spanish flavors and is perfect for a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Spanish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Oil
- 1 baguette
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Soup Base
- 12 cloves of 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 sherry vinegar
Egg Mixture
- 3 large eggs, whisked
Instructions
- Prepare the bread: Preheat your oven grill to 482°F (250°C). Cut half the baguette into inch-wide pieces and place them on a baking tray. Grill for about 6 minutes or until the bread starts to brown. Meanwhile, heat half of the olive oil in a large pan and fry the bread pieces until they lightly char, avoiding blackening. Set aside the toasted bread.
- Prepare vegetable broth and garlic: In a medium pan, boil water and add the vegetable stock cubes to make the broth. Let it simmer for 5 minutes. Clean the pan used to fry the bread and set it on medium heat. Add the remaining olive oil. Once hot, fry the sliced garlic for 2-3 minutes until golden but not burnt. Stir in the smoked paprika and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add vegetable broth and toasted bread: Pour the hot vegetable broth into the pan with garlic and paprika. Stir well, then add the toasted bread pieces. Cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes. Season to taste. Use a large spoon to break up the bread while stirring, and simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes to allow the bread to fully absorb the broth.
- Add the egg and serve: Turn off the heat. Lightly whisk the eggs in a small bowl and gradually add a half ladle of hot broth while whisking continuously. Slowly pour this egg mixture into the soup while stirring gently with a fork to create delicate egg ribbons. Let the soup rest for 5-8 minutes. Meanwhile, grill a few slices of fresh baguette until golden. Serve the soup warm with the toasted bread and a glass of red wine.
Notes
- Use good quality smoked Spanish paprika for authentic flavor.
- Adjust salt based on the saltiness of your vegetable broth.
- Be careful not to burn the garlic as it can turn bitter.
- For vegan variation, skip the eggs or replace with a plant-based egg substitute.
- This soup pairs beautifully with a robust red wine.
Keywords: Spanish Garlic Soup, Vegetarian Soup, Smoked Paprika Soup, Bread Soup, Spanish Recipe, Garlic Soup, Comfort Food
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