“A black greyhound loiters near the traveller while he eats his garlic soups and his marinade omelette. It is a respectful dog, a prudent dog, with dignity, that eats when he is offered and when not, he pretends” Journey to the Alcarria, Camilo Jose Cela. It is mandatory to eat Alcarria garlic soups, its recipe has been passed down from generation to generation.