Castilian Garlic Soup (Sopa De Ajo) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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5 -6 whole heads of garlic, the cloves separated and peeled
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp dried red pepper
6 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup sherry wine
1 pinch ground cumin
1 pinch saffron thread
sea salt
4 half-inch-thick slices crusty bread
1 garlic clove
4 eggs (optional)
freshly grated manchego cheese (optional)

Directions:

In a heavy soup kettle or a 2-quart saucepan , gently cook the garlic in the olive oil over low heat until the cloves are thoroughly softened, about 10 to 15 minutes. Do not let the cloves get brown. Remove them with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Stir the red chili pepper into the hot oil in the pan, then add the stock and sherry. Bring to a simmer while you stir in the cumin and saffron.
Use a fork to crush the tender garlic cloves to a paste into the soup. Taste and add salt if necessary. Cover the soup and leave to simmer very gently for about 15 minutes.
While the soup cooks, toast the bread slices. Cut the garlic clove in half and rub over the toasted slices.
If you wish, add the eggs by breaking each egg in turn into a ladle and lowering it into the soup. Stir ladle to break up the eggs. Serve immediately with a sprinkle of cheese and a slice of the bread.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	680.44 Kcal (2849 kJ)
Calories from fat	210.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.38g	36%
Cholesterol	174.48mg	58%
Sodium	711.96mg	30%
Potassium	487.54mg	10%
Total Carbs	42.65g	14%
Sugars	8.71g	35%
Dietary Fiber	2.61g	10%
Protein	21.8g	44%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	6%
Iron	2.4mg	13%
Calcium	230.5mg	23%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	141.67 Kcal (593 kJ)
Calories from fat	43.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.87g	36%
Cholesterol	36.33mg	58%
Sodium	148.23mg	30%
Potassium	101.51mg	10%
Total Carbs	8.88g	14%
Sugars	1.81g	35%
Dietary Fiber	0.54g	10%
Protein	4.54g	44%
Vitamin C	0.7mg	6%
Iron	0.5mg	13%
Calcium	48mg	23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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