Açorda à Alentejana

4 cups roughly chopped cilantro leaves and stems

7 cloves garlic, peeled

1 large green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and roughly chopped

1 serrano pepper, stemmed, seeded, and roughly chopped

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1/2 cup olive oil

1/2 pound . portuguese pão bread, or 2 kaiser roll, cut into 1" cubes and toasted

8 cups chicken stock

4 eggs, lightly beaten

Pulse cilantro, garlic, bell pepper, serrano, salt, and pepper in a food processor until roughly chopped. Add oil; purée to a smooth paste. 

Place 1/2 cup of paste in a bowl. Add bread and toss to coat; set aside.

Heat remaining paste in a 6-qt. saucepan over medium heat; cook until fragrant, 2–3 minutes. 

Add stock and bring to a boil. 

While stirring constantly, slowly drizzle in eggs; cook until eggs are just set, about 1 minute. 

Remove from heat and stir in bread mixture; serve hot.

Source: saveur.com

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