Description
This Mouthwatering Mexican Garlic Soup is a flavorful, comforting dish featuring aromatic garlic-infused broth, delicate egg ribbons, fresh oregano, and crispy toasted garlic bread. Finished with a splash of lime juice, this soup offers a perfect balance of zesty, savory, and fresh flavors, ideal for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tsp salt (skip if broth is already salted)
- 15 garlic cloves, smashed or minced
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
- 3 eggs, beaten (optional for vegan version)
- 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 4 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin recommended)
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tbsp)
Bread and Garnish
- 1/2 baguette, sliced or cubed (or gluten-free bread)
- Lime wedges (from 1 lime, for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare Mise en Place and Toast the Bread: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Slice or cube the baguette into bite-sized pieces and set aside. Smash the garlic cloves with the side of a knife to release flavor and make them soften. Chop the fresh oregano, juice the lime, and beat the eggs in a small bowl to have all ingredients ready before cooking.
- Infuse Oil with Garlic and Toast Bread: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the smashed garlic cloves and cook gently for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until fragrant and soft but not browned. Meanwhile, toss the bread pieces with 2-3 tablespoons of the garlic-infused oil, season lightly with salt, and spread on a baking sheet. Bake in the oven for about 10 minutes until golden and crispy to get flavorful garlic bread.
- Build the Soup Base: Pour the broth into the pot with the garlic-infused oil and increase heat to medium-high. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Add salt (consider broth’s saltiness first) and fresh oregano. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes to infuse flavors fully, creating a deeply aromatic broth base.
- Cook the Eggs and Finish the Soup: While the broth simmers, remove toasted bread from the oven. Slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the simmering soup while stirring gently with a wooden spoon to form delicate egg ribbons. Stir continuously for 3-5 minutes until eggs are fully cooked and silky. Remove pot from heat and stir in lime juice for a bright, fresh finish.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with a handful of toasted garlic bread. Serve immediately while soup is hot and bread is crispy. Offer lime wedges on the side for diners to add extra citrus brightness as desired.
Notes
- For a vegan version, omit the eggs and use vegetable broth.
- Adjust salt depending on the saltiness of your broth to avoid over-salting.
- Use gluten-free bread if you require a gluten-free option.
- Garlic should be cooked gently to avoid bitterness; do not let it brown.
- The lime juice brightens the flavor, so add it just before serving for the best taste.
