Granny's Garlic and Bread Soup

Sopa de ajo de la abuela

Bread and garlic soups are eaten for supper by the poor all over the country. This garlic soup is fortified with eggs and canned tuna, which I suspect has come to replace the traditional salt cod.

• Serves 4
• Difficulty: easy
• Preparation time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 6 garlic cloves
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 slices stale bread
• 1 3/4 pints light stock
• 4 oz canned tuna, drained and flaked
• salt
• 1 teaspoon hot paprika, or sweet paprika plus a pinch of cayenne pepper
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, well crushed

Preparation

Put the oil and garlic in a casserole over a medium heat.

Remove and reserve the garlic the moment it looks cooked. Then fry the bread on both sides until golden.

Add the stock and bring to a simmer, stirring to break up the bread. Add the garlick and flaked tuna and season with salt and paprika.

Break in the eggs and poach gently for 5 minutes. Sprinkle the cumin over the top before serving.

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