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Sopa de Ajo

There is a Mexican restaurant in my town that specializes in caldos, or Mexican broth-based soups like this sopa de ajo. Everyone goes there to get take-out caldo when they feel a cold or flu coming on, but most of the time, everyone goes there just because they like caldo!

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

6 cups water
2 large heads garlic, cloves separated and peeled
4 slices French or country bread
1/4 cup fruity olive oil
Salt to taste
1 ripe avocado, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
3 ounces Mexican queso fresco or feta cheese, crumbled
1 ripe tomato, diced
4 green onions, thinly sliced, green part only
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place the water and garlic in the slow cooker insert, cover, and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or until the garlic is quite tender.

    Step 2

    Add the bread to the broth and allow to soften for about 10 minutes, then purée the garlic and bread using a handheld immersion blender. Add the olive oil and salt to taste.

    Step 3

    To serve, place some of the avocado, oregano, cheese, tomato, and green onions in the bottom of each bowl, then ladle in the broth over the ingredients. Top each bowl with a sprinkle of cilantro.

  2. Suggested Beverage

    Step 4

    I would enjoy a light-bodied white wine or possibly a light, fruity, young red wine with this soup.

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