Sopa De Ajo Mexicana (Mexican Garlic Soup)

Serves: 5

Isabella Feil

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

50

Spice

59

Sweetness

55

Sourness

46

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.7

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tbsps

Olive Oil

30 cloves

Garlic (minced)

4 cups

Chicken Broth

Directions:

1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat

2

Add the garlic, and cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes

3

Remove garlic with a slotted spoon and transfer to a large saucepan

4

Fry bread slices in the oil until golden on both sides

5

Remove and set aside

6

Add tomatoes and chile to the skillet and cook over high heat for several minutes until they begin to soften

7

Pour chicken stock, tomatoes and chiles into the large saucepan with the browned garlic

8

Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes

9

Season to taste with salt

10

To serve, place 2 or 3 toasted baguette slices in each bowl, then ladle the soup over them