Description
This Tasty Mexican Garlic Soup is a comforting, flavorful dish made with golden garlic, fresh lime, and savory broth. Simple to make and deeply satisfying, it’s perfect for cozy nights, sick days, or anytime you crave a bold, rustic soup.
Ingredients
10 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup stale bread cubes (optional)
1 egg, lightly beaten (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 lime, cut into wedges
salt and pepper, to taste
1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and chopped onion. Sauté gently until garlic is golden and fragrant, about 5–7 minutes.
2. Pour in chicken or vegetable broth. Stir well and bring to a soft simmer.
3. Add bread cubes if using. Let them soak and slightly break down to thicken the soup.
4. Slowly drizzle in the beaten egg while stirring to create silky ribbons (if using).
5. Remove from heat. Stir in cilantro, squeeze in lime juice, and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
6. Serve hot with extra lime wedges and crusty bread if desired.
Notes
Use fresh garlic for the richest flavor; avoid over-browning it.
If freezing, skip the egg and add fresh cilantro after reheating.
Day-old crusty bread works best if using bread cubes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 47mg