Salmorejo (Spanish Chilled Tomato Soup)
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Salmorejo (Spanish Chilled Tomato Soup)
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This traditional Spanish chilled tomato soup is a refreshing and flavorful dish, perfect for a hot summer day. Topped with sliced boiled egg and ham, it makes for a delicious and satisfying meal. Skip the toppings for an equally delicious vegan meal. With only a handful of ingredients and a few simple steps, you can get this classic Andalusian recipe chilling in your refrigerator in just 10 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds tomatoes cored and coarsely chopped, ripe
- 5 ounces bread crust discarded, inside torn or chopped into bite-size pieces, stale or lightly toasted
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
- 1 garlic crushed and peeled, clove
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper plus more for serving, freshly ground
- 1/3 cup water 80ml, cold
- 2 egg chopped (optional, hard-boiled
- 1/4 pound jamon serrano finely chopped (optional, or prosciutto, diced
Instructions
- Puree the soup: In a blender, add the tomatoes, bread, olive oil, garlic, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Blend on high speed until very smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. The soup should be thick and creamy, similar to the consistency of yogurt. Depending on how juicy the tomatoes are, add up to 1/3 cup of cold water to thin the soup.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.
- Serve: Divide the soup among 4 serving bowls. Garnish with the hard-boiled eggs and ham if using. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with a grind of black pepper. Serve cold.
Notes
- To make this soup into a sauce, don’t add water. Spoon onto grilled salmon or grilled chicken breast.
- Check out our guide for how to hard boil eggs to perfection every time.
- Visit our shop to browse quality Mediterranean ingredients including olive oils, honey, jams and spices.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
445.9kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
24.4g
(8%)
Protein
12.1g
(24%)
Fat
33.9g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
7.4g
(37%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4.8g
(28%)
Monounsaturated Fat
19.4g
(97%)
Trans Fat
0.05g
(3%)
Cholesterol
112mg
(37%)
Sodium
832.6mg
(35%)
Potassium
547.1mg
(12%)
Fiber
3.5g
(14%)
Sugar
6.8g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1558.9IU
(31%)
Vitamin C
23.6mg
(26%)
Calcium
78.4mg
(8%)
Iron
2.3mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 4459 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 445.9kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 24.4g | 8% |
| Protein | 12.1g | 24% |
| Fat | 33.9g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4g | 37% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8g | 28% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19.4g | 97% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 832.6mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 547.1mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3.5g | 14% |
| Sugar | 6.8g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1558.9IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 23.6mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 78.4mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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