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Sopa de Ajo
Easy 30 min~180 kcal 5/10
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Acorda
A Portuguese bread soup with garlic, coriander, olive oil, egg, and shrimp, turning stale bread into a spoonable meal.
Medium⏱️ 40 min📖 1 min readServes 4~360 kcal🇵🇹 Portuguese🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 25 min cook
- #One-Pot
- #Budget-Friendly
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Timeline
Total 40 min- Prep15 min
- Cooking25 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the soup
- 250 gr Stale bread
- 5 diş Garlic
- 0.5 demet Cilantro
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) Olive oil
- 5 su bardağı(~1000 ml) Water
For the seafood
- 300 gr Shrimp
For the egg-lemon sauce
- 2 adet Eggs
General
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
- 0.4 çay kaşığı(~2 ml) Black pepper
For serving
- 1 adet Lemon
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the shrimp with the water and half the salt for 4 minutes, then reserve the broth and peel the shrimp.
4 min04:00 - 2
Tear the stale bread into large pieces, and finely chop the garlic and cilantro.
- 3
Cook the garlic in olive oil for 1 minute until lightly colored.
1 min01:00 - 4
Add the shrimp broth, bread pieces, remaining salt, and black pepper to the pot.
- 5
Cook for 8 minutes, stirring, until the bread softens.
8 min08:00 - 6
Beat the eggs, temper them with one ladle of soup, and pour them into the pot.
- 7
Add the shrimp and cilantro, warm for 3 minutes without boiling, and serve with lemon.
3 min03:00
💡 Tip: Do not turn the bread completely into mush; a few larger pieces give acorda a better spoonable texture.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve acorda hot like a soup main course with cilantro, lemon wedges, and optional olives.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~360
kcal calories
18
g protein
42
g carbs
12
g fat
Protein 21%Carbs 48%Fat 31%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Seafood
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Acorda make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Acorda take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 25 minutes; 40 minutes in total.Is Acorda difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Acorda have?
Approximately 360 kcal per serving. Protein: 18g, carbs: 42g, fat: 12g.Which allergens does Acorda contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Seafood, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Acorda belong to?
This recipe belongs to Portuguese cuisine.How many ingredients does Acorda need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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