Acorda A Alentejana (Bread-Thickened Garlic-Coriander Soup)

Ingredients

• 3 cups (loosely packed) fresh coriander leaves
• 4 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 4 tablespoons robust olive oil
• 6 cups boiling water
• ½ pound day-old French or Italian bread, cut in 1 1/2-inch cubes
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 softly poached (2-minute) extra-large eggs

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    365 calories; 21 grams fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 12 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 31 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 1 gram sugars; 12 grams protein; 208 milligrams cholesterol; 1621 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 servings

Preparation

1. With a large mortar and pestle, pound the coriander, garlic and salt to paste. Spread over the bottom of a shallow 3-quart terra cotta casserole and drizzle with olive oil.
2. Pour in the boiling water, add the bread and pepper, toss well and let stand 2 minutes. Taste for salt and add more if needed.
3. Slide the poached eggs on top and serve, making sure each person gets an egg.

10 minutes