Acorda Alentejana
Rustic bread soup from Alentejo with garlic, cilantro, olive oil, and poached eggs stirred into the broth.
Why It Works
Pounding garlic and cilantro into a paste releases their oils before hot broth is poured over. The bread thickens the soup while poached eggs add richness.
Key Ingredients
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