Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil

1/2 pound stale bread

crust removed, cut into 1/2 inch cubes

8 garlic cloves, finely minced

1 tsp hot pimenton

kosher salt

8 cups chicken stock

6 poached eggs

Preparation

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Ad the bread and cook, stirring, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, pimenton, and a good pinch of salt. Cook for about 3 minutes, or until very fragrant. Add the stock and bring to a boil, then lower the eat and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the bread is very soft. Taste and add salt if necessary. Ladle the soup into six bowls, put a poached eggs into each, and serve