Castilian Garlic Soup (Sopa de Ajo Castellana) Recipe

100g olive oil or a tbsp lard
100g cured ham
100g one day-old bread in slices
1 tbsp sweet paprika
3 cloves garlic
6 eggs
1 liter water

Heat the oil and add the not-too-thinly sliced garlic. Before the garlic has turned brown, add the cubes of ham and the slices of bread. Let it cook for a few minutes and then add the paprika, followed by water and salt. Bring to boil and then poach the eggs.