Easy White Garlic Soup Recipe from Spain

Spanish soup recipes have the power to encapsulate the characteristic flavors of a region in just one dish, offering a culinary journey through Spain’s rich and diverse gastronomic landscape.

For those of you who want to travel to Andalusia with just one bite, the white garlic soup offers an authentic taste of the region’s culinary heritage.

Scroll down this article and you will learn everything about this recipe, from its fascinating history to helpful tips on storing, serving, and customizing its ingredients, ensuring that you perfect it every time you prepare it.

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Background of the Dish

This Spanish soup recipe evolved from Arab culinary practices that introduced ingredients such as almonds, garlic, and olive oil to the Iberian Peninsula.

It earned the title of “healing garlic soup” because of its reputation for providing nourishment, warmth, and medicinal properties, commonly associated with garlic, such as its potential to boost the immune system.

This unique white garlic soup combines elements of both Spanish bread soup and cold garlic soup, so as a nod to the latter, it is commonly garnished with green grapes on top.

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Things You’ll Need for White Garlic Soup

To prepare this white garlic soup you will need garlic cloves, vegetable broth, blanched almonds, and olive oil as the main ingredients.

The only equipment needed to make this Spanish almond and garlic soup recipe is a large pot and a blender or food processor to reach the perfect consistency.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (150gr) blanched almonds
• 4 garlic cloves
• 4 cups (960ml) vegetable broth
• 2 slices of stale white bread
• 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Green grapes for garnish (optional)

How to Make White Garlic Soup – Step by Step Guide

1. For the first step in this easy garlic soup recipe, grab a blender or food processor, and combine the blanched almonds, peeled garlic cloves, and 1 cup of broth. Blend until smooth and creamy.

2. After that, tear the slices of stale bread into small pieces and add them to the almond mixture. Let the bread soak for about 15 minutes.

3. Now grab a large pot and heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the almond mixture to the pot and cook, stirring constantly, for about 3 minutes.

4. Then, gradually pour in the remaining broth while stirring continuously to combine the ingredients. Also, add the white wine vinegar, paprika, salt, and pepper to the pot and stir well. Bring the easy garlic soup to a gentle simmer.

5. To continue with this recipe for garlic soup, let it simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together. Taste the Spanish soup and adjust the seasoning according to your preference.

6. You can now serve the white garlic soup by pouring it into individual bowls. Drizzle each serving with a little extra virgin olive oil. To pay homage to the classic version of this dish, garnish the Spanish garlic and almond soup with green grapes.

Substitution of Ingredients

Something that often occurs with garlic soup recipes is that, since garlic contributes such a strong flavor, it often takes center stage, allowing the remaining ingredients to serve as simple complements, accentuating the garlic’s rich essence.

Still, there are some changes that you can make to the white garlic soup, starting by using homemade blanched almonds (boiling them for 2 minutes, letting them cool, and peeling them).

This soup has a thick and creamy consistency, but if you want to make it heartier, consider blending it with the lentil soup with ham bone or the orange lentil soup and add some ham and your favorite cooked lentils (also, add two more cups of broth to balance the consistency).

For a super satisfying meal, you can blend it with pork and potato soup, as the flavors of boiled potatoes and cooked pork complement the garlic exceptionally well.

Tips on Serving White Garlic Soup

The white garlic soup is mostly known as a main dish, but it is so versatile that you can also serve it as an appetizer, by simply adjusting the portion size.

Just like other Spanish soups, such as the Spanish rice soup, the white garlic soup can be served with a portion of cooked rice or pasta, providing a more substantial and satisfying meal option.

This traditional Spanish garlic soup is considered a healthy option, but you can take it in a different direction by topping it with crispy bacon or chorizo for a savory twist, adding depth of flavor and richness to the dish.

Besides that, you can copy the Spanish almond soup and serve this one with crushed and toasted almonds, walnuts, or hazelnuts for added texture and flavor.

How to Store White Garlic Soup

Once you finish preparing the white garlic soup you can store it both in the fridge or freezer, according to your preferences.

First, let the white garlic soup cool to room temperature -which will take from 30 to 60 minutes- and then place it in an airtight freezer-safe container.

After that, store the soup in the fridge for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 45 days (add a label so you don’t go overtime).

When you are ready to enjoy it, let it thaw overnight in the fridge).

Before serving the white garlic soup, reheat it on the stove over medium heat for about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until heated through.

Other easy Spanish soup recipes that you can make and store for later are the fantastic flounder soup, the flavorful cold bean soup, and the timeless classic cocido madrileño.

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