Sopa de Ajo

Vegetarian
Health score
9%
Sopa de Ajo
45 min.
5
260kcal

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Welcome to the warm and comforting world of Sopa de Ajo, a delightful garlic soup that is sure to tantalize your taste buds! This vegetarian dish, perfect for a cozy lunch or dinner, brings together rich flavors and wholesome ingredients, making it a satisfying main course. With its aromatic garlic base and the kick from a chipotle chile, Sopa de Ajo is an experience that is both delectable and heartwarming.

What sets this soup apart is its delightful combination of textures and layers of flavor. The toasted French bread acts as a perfect vessel for the fragrant broth, while the fresh diced tomatoes and green onions add a burst of freshness and color to each bowl. Topped with a sprinkle of Manchego cheese or reduced-fat Monterey Jack, this dish becomes an indulgent yet healthy option on your dinner table.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe serves five, making it ideal for family gatherings or a cozy dinner with friends. With around 260 calories per serving, you can enjoy the rich taste without straying from your dietary goals. Join me in creating this classic Spanish dish, perfect for any occasion, and fill your home with the irresistible scent of sautéed garlic and spices. Sopa de Ajo is not just a meal; it’s a warm embrace in a bowl!

Ingredients

  • ounce diagonally bread french toasted cut ()
  • 48 ounce chicken stock see fat-free canned
  •  chipotle chile dried (or a ancho or pasilla chile)
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  •  garlic cloves 
  • tablespoons green onions sliced
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 1.3 ounces monterrey jack cheese shredded reduced-fat
  • teaspoon olive oil 
  • tablespoon paprika 
  • 1.3 cups tomatoes diced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • ladle
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic; saut 5 minutes or until golden.
  3. Remove garlic from pan.
  4. Combine garlic, paprika, and cumin in a small bowl; mash with a fork until smooth.
  5. Return garlic mixture to pan, and add Chicken Stock and chile. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, and cook 10 minutes. Discard chile. Slowly pour beaten eggs into soup, stirring constantly. Immediately remove from heat.
  6. Place 1 bread slice in each of 5 soup bowls, and top each bread slice with 1/4 cup tomato and 1 tablespoon green onions. Ladle 1 cup soup into each bowl; sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories260kcal
Protein23.31%
Fat31.64%
Carbs45.05%

Properties

Glycemic Index
45.5
Glycemic Load
12.2
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
14.455217402914%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.25mg
Kaempferol
0.12mg
Myricetin
0.11mg
Quercetin
0.92mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:260.11kcal
13.01%
Fat:9.17g
14.1%
Saturated Fat:3.18g
19.88%
Carbohydrates:29.37g
9.79%
Net Carbohydrates:27.17g
9.88%
Sugar:7.6g
8.45%
Cholesterol:88.87mg
29.62%
Sodium:636.55mg
27.68%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:15.2g
30.4%
Selenium:21.9µg
31.29%
Vitamin B3:6.11mg
30.56%
Vitamin B2:0.5mg
29.69%
Vitamin A:1231.93IU
24.64%
Vitamin B1:0.34mg
22.34%
Phosphorus:195.88mg
19.59%
Folate:69.38µg
17.35%
Vitamin B6:0.34mg
17.22%
Vitamin K:18.02µg
17.16%
Iron:2.7mg
14.99%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.64%
Potassium:505.27mg
14.44%
Copper:0.26mg
12.76%
Calcium:105.68mg
10.57%
Vitamin C:7.92mg
9.6%
Zinc:1.34mg
8.94%
Fiber:2.2g
8.81%
Magnesium:33.33mg
8.33%
Vitamin E:1.13mg
7.55%
Vitamin B5:0.51mg
5.1%
Vitamin B12:0.24µg
3.95%
Vitamin D:0.44µg
2.95%
Source:My Recipes