{"id":41499,"date":"2025-08-20T11:40:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T09:40:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/treurer.com\/?p=41499"},"modified":"2025-09-16T17:20:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T15:20:21","slug":"sopas-mallorquinas-mallorcan-soups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/sopas-mallorquinas-mallorcan-soups\/","title":{"rendered":"Sopas Mallorquinas &#8211; Mallorcan Soups"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"41499\" class=\"elementor elementor-41499 elementor-41064\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e227b2d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e227b2d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4a4d9c7\" data-id=\"4a4d9c7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-286e9ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"286e9ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Mallorcan soups are a humble dish deeply rooted in the land. Although the name might suggest a broth, it is actually a vegetable stew with thinly sliced Mallorcan brown bread that absorbs the liquid. It is served hot in winter or warm in summer, and can be made in countless variations depending on the season.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contenidos \/ Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/sopas-mallorquinas-mallorcan-soups\/#Why_this_recipe_is_healthy_and_sustainable\" >Why this recipe is healthy and sustainable<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/sopas-mallorquinas-mallorcan-soups\/#Ingredients_serves_4\" >Ingredients (serves 4)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/sopas-mallorquinas-mallorcan-soups\/#Required_tools\" >Required tools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/sopas-mallorquinas-mallorcan-soups\/#Step-by-step_instructions\" >Step-by-step instructions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/sopas-mallorquinas-mallorcan-soups\/#Protip\" >Protip<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/sopas-mallorquinas-mallorcan-soups\/#Variations\" >Variations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/sopas-mallorquinas-mallorcan-soups\/#Nutritional_values_per_serving_approximate\" >Nutritional values per serving (approximate)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/sopas-mallorquinas-mallorcan-soups\/#Frequently_asked_questions_FAQs\" >Frequently asked questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/sopas-mallorquinas-mallorcan-soups\/#Can_I_prepare_the_soups_in_advance\" >Can I prepare the soups in advance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/sopas-mallorquinas-mallorcan-soups\/#What_type_of_bread_is_traditionally_used\" >What type of bread is traditionally used?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/sopas-mallorquinas-mallorcan-soups\/#Can_they_be_made_without_bread\" >Can they be made without bread?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/sopas-mallorquinas-mallorcan-soups\/#What_is_the_best_oil_for_this_dish\" >What is the best oil for this dish?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_this_recipe_is_healthy_and_sustainable\"><\/span>Why this recipe is healthy and sustainable<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>It is a plant-based recipe, high in fiber and micronutrients. The brown bread, made with whole wheat flour, is rich in complex carbohydrates. The vegetables provide antioxidants and minerals, while the extra virgin olive oil adds healthy fats and flavor. It contains no processed ingredients or animal fats.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc1d738 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cc1d738\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1279\" src=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sopas-Mallorquinas.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41055\" alt=\"Sopas mallorquinas (mallorcan soups) recipe\" srcset=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sopas-Mallorquinas.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sopas-Mallorquinas-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sopas-Mallorquinas-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sopas-Mallorquinas-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sopas-Mallorquinas-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sopas-Mallorquinas-64x43.jpg 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44dc668 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44dc668\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients_serves_4\"><\/span>Ingredients (serves 4)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>For the sofrito:<\/p><ul><li>4 tablespoons <a href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/tienda-aceite-oliva\/\"><b>extra virgin olive oil<\/b><\/a><\/li><li>1 large onion<\/li><li>2 cloves of garlic<\/li><li>2 ripe tomatoes<\/li><li>1 teaspoon sweet paprika<\/li><\/ul><p>Vegetables:<\/p><ul><li>1\/2 white cabbage<\/li><li>2 chard leaves<\/li><li>1 carrot<\/li><li>1 zucchini<\/li><li>1 handful of green beans<\/li><li>1 red pepper<\/li><li>1 handful of peas (fresh or frozen)<\/li><li>Salt and black pepper to taste<\/li><\/ul><p>Base:<\/p><ul><li>200 g of day-old Mallorcan brown bread, cut into very thin slices<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a03fc0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a03fc0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Required_tools\"><\/span>Required tools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li>Large saucepan<\/li><li>Knife and cutting board<\/li><li>Tomato grater (optional)<\/li><li>Wooden spoon<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-26a510a6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"26a510a6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2767ec3a\" data-id=\"2767ec3a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6814e072 elementor-cta--layout-image-right elementor-cta--mobile-layout-image-above elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-bg-transform elementor-bg-transform-zoom-in elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"6814e072\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/shop\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Esqueixada-bacalao-dieta-mediterranea-scaled.jpeg);\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Esqueixada de Bacalao\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDELIGHT.\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Arbequina variety extra virgin olive oil is characterized by a moderate fruity taste in harmony with a slight bitterness and a mild spicy touch. Notes of green tomato, apple and even banana can be perceived.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tENJOY IT\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b3d14fd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b3d14fd\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4b0e065\" data-id=\"4b0e065\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-641aa4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"641aa4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-by-step_instructions\"><\/span>Step-by-step instructions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><strong>Prepare the sofrito:<\/strong><\/p><p>Chop the onion and garlic. Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a saucepan and saut\u00e9 the onion until golden brown. Add the garlic and grated or chopped tomatoes and cook for about 5 more minutes. Add the paprika, stir quickly, and add a little water to prevent it from burning.<\/p><p><strong>Add the vegetables:<\/strong><\/p><p>Wash and cut all the vegetables into julienne strips or thin pieces. Add them to the sofrito in this order: carrots, peppers, cabbage, green beans, zucchini, Swiss chard, and finally the peas. Cover with just enough water, add salt and pepper, and cook over medium heat for about 25 minutes.<\/p><p><strong>Add the bread:<\/strong><\/p><p>When the vegetables are tender, remove some of the broth if there is excess (set aside). Turn off the heat and add the slices of brown bread in layers, allowing them to soak. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes.<\/p><p><strong>Serve:<\/strong><\/p><p>Serve the Mallorcan soups hot or warm, drizzled with a little <a href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/tienda-aceite-oliva\"><b>extra virgin olive oil<\/b><\/a> on top.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abf4da4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"abf4da4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Protip\"><\/span>Protip<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>If the bread is very dry, moisten it slightly before adding it. For a more intense flavor, you can use vegetable broth instead of water. A few leaves of fresh mint added at the end enhance the aroma.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Variations\"><\/span>Variations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><b>With meat<\/b>: Add a piece of sobrasada or pancetta to the sofrito for a richer version.<\/li><li><b>Autumn<\/b>: Replace some of the vegetables with local mushrooms and kale.<\/li><li><b>Lenten<\/b>: Remove the paprika and add spinach and a little fennel.<\/li><\/ul><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nutritional_values_per_serving_approximate\"><\/span>Nutritional values per serving (approximate)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><b>Calories<\/b>: 390 kcal<\/li><li><b>Fat<\/b>: 14 g<\/li><li><b>Carbohydrates<\/b>: 50 g<\/li><li><b>Protein<\/b>: 9 g<\/li><li><b>Fiber<\/b>: 11 g<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-508968e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"508968e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8ad0ea9\" data-id=\"8ad0ea9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-060d820 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"060d820\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_prepare_the_soups_in_advance\"><\/span><strong>Can I prepare the soups in advance?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Yes, they are even tastier the next day, once the bread has completely absorbed the flavor of the stew.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_bread_is_traditionally_used\"><\/span><strong>What type of bread is traditionally used?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Mallorcan brown bread, made with whole wheat flour and no salt. Its firm texture prevents it from falling apart easily.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_they_be_made_without_bread\"><\/span><strong>Can they be made without bread?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>They would lose their essence, but you could make a \u201cvegetable stew\u201d version without adding the bread at the end.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_oil_for_this_dish\"><\/span><strong>What is the best oil for this dish?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>An <a href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/tienda-aceite-oliva\"><b>extra virgin Arbequina olive oil<\/b><\/a>, due to its smoothness and vegetal notes, harmonizes perfectly with the vegetables.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-19a2051 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"19a2051\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f914e93\" data-id=\"f914e93\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Traditional Mallorcan soups made with brown bread, seasonal vegetables, and extra virgin olive oil. 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