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Nutritional Values

🔥400kcal
💪12gProtein
🌾30gCarbs
🥑28gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️300 mlServing

* Per serving · 300 ml. May vary.

Allergens

🥜 Nuts 🌾 Gluten 🥚 Eggs

Flour Soup with Garlic

How to order / say it
Say it Sopa de Almendra — [SOH-pah deh AL-men-drah]
Order Could I have the sopa de almendra, please?
Locally ¿Me pone la sopa de almendra, por favor?
Say locally

A traditional Andalusian soup made with almonds and sometimes enriched with egg.

Why try it?

Sopa de Almendra is a culinary treasure from Granada, showcasing local almonds' importance in regional cuisine. This dish is a delightful introduction to the unique flavors and textures that define traditional Andalusian cooking.

How it tastes

The soup is creamy and nutty, with a characteristic smooth texture from the almonds. A hint of garlic and the richness from a gently poached egg enhance its comforting and satisfying taste.

Origin & History — first documented: 900

Originating in the Moorish period, Sopa de Almendra highlights the historical reliance on almonds introduced by the Moors. It evolved into a well-loved dish around the 10th century, becoming a nourishing winter staple in Granada.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥜 150 g blanched almonds
  • 🌾 100 g bread
  • 🧄 2 cloves garlic
  • 🫒 30 ml olive oil
  • 🥕 1 liter water or vegetable broth
  • 🥚 2 eggs
  • 🧂 to taste salt

Method

  1. 1 Blend almonds and bread with a bit of water to form a paste.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil, add garlic, and cook gently.
  3. 3 Stir the almond-bread paste into the oil, then add broth and simmer.
  4. 4 Add eggs to poach in the hot soup before serving.

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