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Garlic soup is a type of soup using
In Spain, egg whites are sometimes whipped into the soup, as with egg drop soup. Sopa de ajo is a traditional winter soup in
Garlic soup is a type of soup using garlic
Garlic (''Allium sativum'') is a species of bulbous flowering plants in the genus '' Allium''. Its close relatives include the onion, shallot, leek, chives, Welsh onion, and Chinese onion. Garlic is native to central and south Asia, str ...
as a main ingredient. In Spanish cuisine
Spanish cuisine () consists of the traditions and practices of Spanish cooking. It features considerable regional diversity, with significant differences among the traditions of each of Spain's regional cuisines.
Olive oil (of which Spain is ...
, ''sopa de ajo'' ('soup of garlic') is a traditional garlic soup made with bread and egg poached in chicken broth, and laced with garlic and sherry.
By country
Czech Republic
In the Czech Republic, garlic soup is called ''ÄesneÄka
''ÄŒesneÄka'' is a garlic soup in Czech cuisine and Slovak cuisine consisting of a thin broth, garlic, sliced potatoes and spices such as caraway, marjoram and cumin. A significant amount of garlic is typically used, and it is typically served ...
.'' It is made with garlic and potatoes and topped with fried bread. Sometimes cheese, ham or eggs are added.
France
Versions of garlic soup have been prepared in Provence, France.Mexico
Versions of garlic soup similar to Spanish versions are prepared in Mexico.Poland
In Poland, garlic soup is sometimes called ''zupa na gwoździu'' (literally ''soup on thenail
Nail or Nails may refer to:
In biology
* Nail (anatomy), toughened protective protein-keratin (known as alpha-keratin, also found in hair) at the end of an animal or human digit, such as fingernail
* Nail (beak), a plate of hard horny tissue a ...
'').
In Upper Silesia
Upper Silesia ( ; ; ; ; Silesian German: ; ) is the southeastern part of the historical and geographical region of Silesia, located today mostly in Poland, with small parts in the Czech Republic. The area is predominantly known for its heav ...
, the traditional ''wodzionka'' soup has a garlic-based version, made with diced garlic, hard-boiled egg, potatoes and fried bread.
Slovakia
'' CesnaÄka'' is also a part of Slovak cuisine.Spain
In Spain, egg whites are sometimes whipped into the soup, as with egg drop soup. Sopa de ajo is a traditional winter soup in Palencia
Palencia () is a city of Spain located in the autonomous community of Castile and León. It is the capital and most populated municipality of the province of Palencia.
Located in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula, in the northern half of ...
and Valladolid
Valladolid ( ; ) is a Municipalities of Spain, municipality in Spain and the primary seat of government and ''de facto'' capital of the Autonomous communities of Spain, autonomous community of Castile and León. It is also the capital of the pr ...
where it is made with bread mixed with pepper
Pepper(s) may refer to:
Food and spice
* Piperaceae or the pepper family, a large family of flowering plants
** Black pepper
** Long pepper
** Kampot pepper
* ''Capsicum'' or pepper, a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family Solanacea ...
, water and garlic. It is cooked slowly and a raw egg is often whipped into the soup as it is served. Sopa de ajo is also traditional in Castilian-Leonese cuisine
Castilian-Leonese cuisine refers to the typical dishes and ingredients of the region of Castile and León in Spain. This cuisine is known for its cooked dishes ('' guiso'') and its grilled or roasted meats (''asado''), its high-quality wines, the ...
and Castilian-Manchego cuisine
Manchego cuisine (Manchegan cuisine or Castilian-Manchego cuisine) refers to the typical dishes and ingredients in the cuisine of the Castilla–La Mancha region of Spain. These include ''pisto'' (a vegetable stew with tomato sauce), ''gazpac ...
. In Extremaduran cuisine
Extremadura, Spain is known for its different ways of preparing the Iberian pork and mutton. The main characteristics of the traditional Extremaduran cuisine are its simplicity, its lack of clutter and its low cost. It is also a cuisine reflectin ...
, sopa blanca de ajos (white bean garlic soup) is a tradition.
See also
*Garlic bread
Garlic bread (also called garlic toast) consists of bread (usually baguette, sourdough or ciabatta) topped with garlic and occasionally olive oil or butter, and may include additional herbs, such as oregano or chives. It is then either grilled u ...
* List of garlic dishes
This is a list of garlic dishes, comprising dishes and foods that use garlic as a main ingredient. Garlic is a species in the onion genus, ''Allium''. Its close relatives include the onion, shallot, leek, chive, and '' Chinese onion''. Garlic i ...
* List of soups
This is a list of notable soups. Soups have been made since ancient times.
Some soups are served with large chunks of meat or vegetables left in the liquid, while others are served as a broth. A broth is a flavored liquid usually derived from ...
References
Further reading
* Spanish soups and stews Czech cuisine Garlic dishes Cuisine of the Southwestern United States {{soup-stub