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Sopa de Hortela Mint Soup Recipe

Sopa de Hortela Mint Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic , put through a press
8 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade , or bestquality lowsodium canned broth
salt
freshly ground black pepper
1/2 bunch fresh mint, leaves only, coarsely chopped
6 thick slices french bread, crust removed and cut into 3/4inch cubes
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
6 sprigs fresh mint, for garnish
lime wedges, for garnish

Directions:

In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over mediumlow heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until golden. Do not allow it to burn. Add the chicken stock, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Increase the heat to mediumhigh and bring the mixture to a simmer. Add the mint leaves and remove the pan from the heat. Cover the pan and let the mixture steep for 30 minutes, stirring 2 or 3 times.
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Place the bread cubes in a bowl and pour the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil over them. Add a pinch each of salt and pepper and toss well. Spread the bread out on a baking sheet and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Strain the mintinfused mixture into a clean saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil over mediumhigh heat. Drizzle the eggs over the boiling liquid and stir gently for 1 minute to cook them. Place some of the toasted croutons in the bottom of each of 6 soup bowls, preferably earthenware, and ladle the hot soup over the top. Garnish each bowl with a sprig of mint and a wedge of lime and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	328.92 Kcal (1377 kJ)
Calories from fat	141.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.69g	24%
Cholesterol	102.6mg	34%
Sodium	657.6mg	27%
Potassium	419.48mg	9%
Total Carbs	31.63g	11%
Sugars	7.38g	30%
Dietary Fiber	0.68g	3%
Protein	16.81g	34%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	1%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	41.3mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	84.7 Kcal (355 kJ)
Calories from fat	36.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.04g	24%
Cholesterol	26.42mg	34%
Sodium	169.34mg	27%
Potassium	108.02mg	9%
Total Carbs	8.15g	11%
Sugars	1.9g	30%
Dietary Fiber	0.18g	3%
Protein	4.33g	34%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	1%
Iron	0.5mg	10%
Calcium	10.6mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

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savory
bitter
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