Chef John's Sopa de Ajo (Spanish Garlic Bread Soup)
Chef John's Sopa de Ajo (Spanish Garlic Bread Soup) layers toasted bread, sweetly mellow garlic, and smoky paprika in a rich, savory broth with bits of ham. A gently poached egg enriches each bowl, creating a silky texture and comforting warmth. Serve for a cozy lunch or a simple dinner when you want deep, rustic Spanish flavors.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Sopa de Ajo (Spanish Garlic Bread Soup), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 23
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- 2
Spread the French bread on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the top; gently stir to coat the bread.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until crisp and lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 4
Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. Cook and stir the garlic in the hot oil until just golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the ham; cook and stir until warmed through, about 1 minute. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons paprika and cook 1 minute more. Add the bread to the pot and toss to coat with the hot oil mixture.
- 5
Pour the chicken broth into the bread mixture; add cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper and stir. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, and stir in the parsley.
- 6
Crack each egg into a small bowl or cup. Use a spoon to make 4 depressions in the bread on top of the soup. Slowly pour an egg into each depression. Cover the pot with a lid and cook until the egg whites are set and the yolks are thick but not hard, 2 to 3 minutes. Ladle the soup into bowls and place an egg on top of each.
- Calories 660.31 kcal High 33%
- Protein 31.34 g Good Source 63%
- Carbohydrate 88.56 g 32%
- Total Fat 16.15 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 4.45 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 270.58 mg High 90%
- Sodium 2172.93 mg High 94%
- Dietary Fiber 2.35 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 3.62 g --
- Added Sugars 0.13 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 269.06 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 5.72 mg Good Source 32%
- Potassium 366.33 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 112.98 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 38.21 mg Good Source 42%
- Vitamin D 1.02 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Chef John's Sopa de Ajo (Spanish Garlic Bread Soup) is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Broth, Diced Ham, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 660.31 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Sopa de Ajo (Spanish Garlic Bread Soup) made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Broth, Diced Ham, Eggs, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Sopa de Ajo (Spanish Garlic Bread Soup)?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 660.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Sopa de Ajo (Spanish Garlic Bread Soup) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Chef John's Sopa de Ajo (Spanish Garlic Bread Soup) healthy?
- Chef John's Sopa de Ajo (Spanish Garlic Bread Soup) has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 660.31 calories and 31.34 g of protein, or 63% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2172.93 mg (94% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.45 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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