Portuguese Bread Soup A, corda

Total Time
15 minutes
Rating
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Ingredients

Yield:6 to 8 servings
  • 8ounces stale French or Italian bread
  • 1tablespoon chopped coriander
  • 1tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 6cloves garlic
  • Salt
  • 5 to 6tablespoons olive oil
  • 5cups boiling water
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Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)

161 calories; 10 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 7 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 15 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 1 gram sugars; 3 grams protein; 439 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Remove the toughest part of the crust, then cut the bread into cubes the size of a lump of sugar.

  2. Step 2

    Crush the herbs and garlic to a paste with a little salt (about ½ teaspoon) and some water (about 2 tablespoons). This can also be done in a food processor, with a tablespoon of oil added. Put the herb paste in a warm terrine, with the olive oil and bread cubes.

  3. Step 3

    Pour on the boiling water and stir until the bread softens to a jellied pap. It should be lumpier and more undulating than bread sauce; do not stir it too vigorously. Add more water if you like, as it should not be too thick. Season to taste.

Tip
  • Good bread is essential. Freshly poached eggs, put in the soup just as it is served, are an excellent addition.

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From "Jane Grigson's Book of European Cookery"

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