It couldnt be easier to make.

When we were sick, she wrapped us up in blankets and made us soup.

One of the soups she would make for us is sopa de ajo.

Sopa de Ajo in a bowl with a spoon

Simply Recipes / Photo by Julia Gartland / Food Styling by Pearl Jones

What Is Sopa de Ajo?

Good to Know

Some versions of sopa de ajo call for poached eggs or poached egg yolks.

This recipe here yields ribbons of eggs that are included in each savory bite.

Sopa de Ajo in a large pot with pieces of toast and a wooden spoon, small bowl of paprika on the side

Simply Recipes / Photo by Julia Gartland / Food Styling by Pearl Jones

Sopa de ajo is hearty, easy, and simple.

If you have those ingredients (along with some salt and olive oil) you are good to go.

I think Senora Ramona would be proud.

Its different thanHungarian paprika, which is milder and sweeter.

If you dont have Spanish brandy on hand, any dry brandy or cognac will work just fine.

Add the olive oil and heat for 30 seconds.

Continue stirring until everything is coated in olive oil.

Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.

This will create ribbons of egg.

Sprinkle the remaining 1 teaspoon of Spanish paprika on top, and serve.

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