How to turn old bread into a classic Portuguese soup – recipe

This innovative Portuguese soup creatively uses stale bread to make a fresh-flavored garlic and coriander dish inspired by Alentejo’s traditional "acorda." By placing the fragrant herbs in a bowl with hot broth poured over them, the soup gains depth and complexity. A vegetarian version is available, omitting fish for a hearty meal that still packs a punch thanks to cod's head or rich vegetable scraps. Serves 4–6.