If that wasn�t enough to get your attention, it�s also topped with eggs poached in the fragrant, brick red broth. It�s like a steaming bowl of breakfast-for-dinner.
Like I say in the clip, there are as many ways to make this as families in Spain, but I really think toasting the bread is key. You�re basically replacing the flavorless water in the bread with olive oil and awesome soup.
Plus, having the olive oil baked into the cubes makes for a better texture in my opinion. Whether you make this tomorrow to celebrate a totally made-up holiday, or wait until you have some stale bread sitting around, I really hope you try this incredibly comforting Spanish soup. Enjoy!
Ingredients for 4 portions:
About 6 cups of cubed French or Italian bread
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more to drizzle on bread cubes
6-10 thinly sliced garlic cloves
2 oz ham diced
1-2 tsp paprika or to taste
6 cups chicken broth
4 large eggs
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
salt, pepper, cayenne to taste
