Bacon-And-Egg Soup

Serves: 5

Citlalli Gibson

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

49

Spice

47

Sweetness

54

Sourness

42

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 cloves

Garlic (smashed)

4 large

Egg

Directions:

1

Preheat the oven to 375

2

Cook the bacon in a medium pot over medium heat until crisp, about 7 minutes

3

Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon, then discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings from the pot

4

While the bacon cooks, toss the bread cubes with the olive oil on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper

5

Bake until golden and crisp, about 8 minutes

6

Add the garlic to the bacon drippings and cook until slightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes

7

Add the broth, 1 1/2 cups water, the parmesan rind and 2 tablespoons parsley; season with salt and pepper

8

Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook 10 minutes

9

Adjust the heat so the broth is barely boiling

10

One at a time, crack each egg into a small bowl and gently slip into the broth

11

Poach until just set, about 2 minutes

12

Transfer the eggs with a slotted spoon to individual soup bowls

13

Stir 1 cup parmesan and the remaining 2 tablespoons parsley into the broth and season with salt and pepper

14

Ladle the broth into the bowls and top with the croutons, bacon and the remaining 1/4 cup parmesan

15

Photograph by Antonis Achilleos