Ingredients:
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup oil
4 garlic cloves -- (or more), finely
-- chopped, (4 to 5)
8 ounces stale white bread -- no crust, coarsely
crumbled
1 teaspoon paprika
1 pinch salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
4 cups water
3 ripe tomatoes -- peeled and coarsely
-- chopped
2 eggs -- lightly beaten |
Preparation:
Heat the oil in a saucepan, add the garlic and saute until soft but not brown. Add the bread and cook over moderate heat until light golden but do not brown. Add the paprika, salt, cayenne, water, and tomatoes, then simmer for 30 minutes over low heat.
With a wooden spoon, beat the soup until the bread disintegrates. While beating, add the eggs. Simmer for a few moments but do not boil. The soup should be highly seasoned. If necessary, add more cayenne and salt. Garnish with parsley. |
