Açorda
Bread soup
Language note: Pronounced 'ah-SOR-da'.
Culture note: A comforting bread-based soup, often infused with garlic, cilantro, and olive oil.
Context: After their meal, Maria explains a traditional broth-based dish utilizing old bread, garlic, and coriander.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Açorda
[ah-SOR-dah]
Bread Soup
A traditional bread soup that is part of Portuguese cuisine, commonly made with coriander and poached eggs.
A Açorda é uma sopa popular em várias regiões de Portugal.
Bread soup is a popular dish in various regions of Portugal.
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