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This is the basis of the numerous variations of a [[Spanish]] hot [[Garlic|garlic]] [[Soup|soup]]. It is delicious as a winter warmer and helps to fight off colds and flu'. In southern Spain it is sometimes described as Ajo Blanco, not to be confused with cold [[Ajo Blanco Malagueño|ajo blanco Malagueño]].
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|TotalCalories = 1687
|PortionCalories = 421
|DatePublished=6th November 2013
|Author=JuliaBalbilla
|Servings = Serves 4
|Difficulty = 2
|TotalTime = 1 hour
|PrepTime = 15 minutes
|CookTime = 45 minutes
|Image = [[Image:Garlic Soup.jpg|middle|none|alt=Electus]]

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====Best recipe review====

''Garlic, garlic, garlic!''

5/5 

If you like garlic, you'll love this. I think Julia likes garlic!

 [[User:TheJudge|The Judge]] 
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[[Image:Stewing the garlic and paprika.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Stewing the garlic and paprika]]
{{RecipeIngredients
| 2-3 tablespoons [[Olive oil|olive oil]]
| 3 bulbs [[Garlic|garlic]], peeled and either left whole, or sliced
| 1-2 teaspoons [[Smoked|smoked]] sweet [[Paprika|paprika]]
| 1½ [[Litres|litres]] [[Ham|ham]] or [[Vegetable stock|vegetable stock]]
| 8 slices of French [[Bread|bread]]
| A few small sprigs of [[Thyme|thyme]]
| 1 [[Bay leaf|bay leaf]]
| 4 [[free range eggs]]
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===Method===

{{RecipeMethod
| Heat the [[Oil|oil]] in a largish saucepan on a medium heat.
| When hot, add the whole or chopped [[Garlic|garlic]].
| Once the [[Garlic|garlic]] is golden [[Brown|brown]], remove from heat. If you are using whole [[Cloves|cloves]], then blend them with a little of the [[Stock|stock]]. Set aside.
| Return pan to the heat and add the [[Paprika|paprika]], allowing to [[Stew|stew]] for a minute or two.
| If you have blended the [[Garlic|garlic]], return the mixture to the pan after the [[Paprika|paprika]] has been cooked.
| Add the remaining [[Stock|stock]], [[Bread|bread]] slices and the [[Herbs|herbs]].
| Cover and allow to [[Simmer|simmer]] for 15-20 minutes.
| Remove the [[Herbs|herbs]],
| Beat the [[Eggs|eggs]] and pour some of the [[Soup|soup]] into a bowl.
| Spoon the beaten [[Egg|egg]] into the bowl and when it has started to solidify, gently pour the contents of the bowl bag into the saucepan,
| Reheat slightly, but do not [[Boil|boil]],
| Serve in bowls, being careful not to break up the [[Egg|egg]] too much.
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===Variations===
For extra warmth, use hot [[Smoked paprika|smoked paprika]] instead of sweet. I tend to add about 4-5 teaspoons.

Use as much or as little [[Garlic|garlic]] as you like, but you should be able to taste it.

You can add about 250 g of [[clams]] or [[prawns]], in which case omit the [[eggs]]. Try grating some [[cheese]] over the top of each bowl. Alternatively, chop 250 g [[serrano ham]] or [[chorizo]] or a mixture of both. In the País Vasco (Basque country) they use [[salt cod]], and in Castilla you will sometimes find the soup with chopped, cooked [[morcilla]]. In Sevilla. the [[eggs]] are poached an floated in each bowl on a largish slice of fried bread. In Cataluña you will find the soup with whole chorizos or other sausages. A Madrid version is to include 250 g of chopped [[tomatoes]] and to place bread slices and whole [[eggs]] into a casserole dish, the soup being carefully poured over it once it is cooked. You then [[bake]] the whole thing in the oven at 400C/200F/Gas 6 until the eggs are set. This should take about 5 - 10 minutes.
===Chef's notes===
Although this does not taste as strongly of [[Garlic|garlic]] as one would imagine, for a much milder version use whole Cloves of [[Garlic|garlic]] and omit the blending stage. You can then remove and discard the cloves once the [[Soup|soup]] has finished cooking.
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[[Category:Egg recipes]]
[[Category:Garlic recipes]]
[[Category:Soup and stock recipes]]
[[Category:Spanish recipes]]
[[Category:Starters]]
[[Category:Vegetable recipes]]
[[Category:Boiled or simmered]]
[[Category:Pan fried]]

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