Sopa de Ajo Castellana (Castilian Garlic Soup)
Sop Head to the store and pick up ground cumin, less-sodium chicken broth, saffron threads, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the bread you could follow this main course with the Coffee Cake Banana Bread as a dessert. This recipe is typical of South American cuisine. It will be a hit at your Autumn event. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.
Instructions
To prepare soup, heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add 4 crushed garlic cloves; saut 1 minute.
Add ham and 1 teaspoon paprika; saut 30 seconds. Stir in cumin, pepper, saffron, and broth; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes
To prepare the croutons, combine 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and 1 crushed garlic clove in a large bowl.
Add the bread cubes, tossing to coat.
Place bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Bake at 350 for 12 minutes or until toasted.
Sprinkle bread cubes with 1/2 teaspoon paprika; toss well.
Increase oven temperature to 45
Break 1 egg into each of 4 ovenproof bowls. Divide the broth mixture evenly among bowls.
Place bowls on a baking sheet.
Bake at 450 for 15 minutes or until the eggs are set. Top each serving with croutons.