BREAD SOUP ALENTEJO-STYLE (PORTUGUESE)

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Stale bread is added to an aromatic broth.The bread absorbs the broth and softens. Adapted from Portugese Homestyle Cooking.

Provided by kellychris

Categories     Low Protein

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon coarse salt (to taste)
4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
1 quart boiling water
4 cups portugese bread or 4 cups other dense bread, stale, torn
4 eggs

Steps:

  • Mash the garlic with the salt,forming a paste.
  • In a large bowl,mix the paste with the olive oil and cilantro.
  • Gradually stir in 1/2 the water.
  • Tear the bread into medium sized pieces,(2 to 3 inches) Toss in as little or as much as you wish.
  • Allow it to soak up some water for about 5 minutes.Add more water if necessary,so that mixture is not dry.
  • Mix gently. Ther should be a decent amount of broth,although the ratio of liquid to bread is a matter of preference.
  • Break eggs into a small bowl,one at a time, then slide them in the large bowl a making space between the pieces of bread, and allow them to poach in the hot broth.(about 5 minutes.) *Be sure the broth is piping hot so the eggs will cook*.
  • Ladle the soup into serving bowls, including an egg in each one.
  • Serve immediately.
  • NOTE: The eggs can be boiled or poached seperately and then added to each soup bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.9, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 211.5, Sodium 2058.9, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.9, Protein 9.2

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