Garlic soup

Ahhh, garlic soup 🤍—humble, cozy, and way better than it sounds. Here’s a simple, classic garlic soup you can make with pantry stuff.

Classic Garlic Soup (Spanish-style)

Serves 2–3

Ingredients

• 1 whole head of garlic (yes, the whole thing), thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika (sweet or hot)
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• 2 eggs (optional but traditional)
• Stale bread, torn into chunks (optional but very good)

How

1. Heat olive oil on low–medium. Add garlic and cook slowly until soft and lightly golden (don’t rush or burn it).
2. Add paprika, stir quickly (10 seconds max).
3. Pour in broth, season with salt & pepper, and simmer 10–15 minutes.
4. If using bread, add it and let it soak and thicken the soup.
5. For eggs: crack them straight into the simmering soup and poach, or whisk them in for egg ribbons.
6. Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.

Nice upgrades

• 🧀 Grated Parmesan or Manchego on top
• 🌶️ Chili flakes for heat
• 🧈 Finish with a tiny knob of butter for richness
• 🍋 A squeeze of lemon to brighten it up

If you want:

• creamy garlic soup
• ultra-minimal 5-ingredient version
• or a vampire-slaying, extra-garlicky beast

Just say the word 😄🧄