Salmorejo is a traditional Spanish soup made with fresh tomatoes, bread, garlic, olive oil, and vinegar. It is a thick and creamy soup that is served cold, and is often garnished with hard-boiled eggs, croutons, and jamón serrano. Salmorejo is a popular dish in the southern regions of Spain, particularly in the city of Córdoba, where it is considered a specialty. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to making the best salmorejo, including tips on selecting the right ingredients and step-by-step instructions for preparing this delightful soup.
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THICK TOMATO CREAM SOUP (SALMOREJO)
Salmorejo is a cold thick tomato soup from Southern Spain. It is really simple to prepare and a very nice starter dish for the summer months. Enjoy!
Provided by Nif_H
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Boil tomatoes for 1 minute, plunge in ice water and peel. Put tomatoes, garlic, bread, egg yolk, olive oil into food processor and blend. Add 1 tablespoon of vinegar and slowly add more until the mixture has the consistency of mayonnaise.
- Add salt to taste.
- Chop up or slice hard boiled egg and ham and sprinkle on top to garnish.Serve cold .
SALMOREJO
This silky, salmon-colored purée from Cordoba, Spain, is thicker and creamier than gazpacho Andaluz, just a simple mixture of tomatoes, bread, garlic and olive oil. Its success depends entirely on the quality of the tomatoes and oil. Authentic salmorejo has about three times as much olive oil as this version and can be thicker, doubling as a sauce or a dip. Traditionally, the soup is garnished with Ibérico or Serrano ham and diced hard-boiled eggs, but I like to garnish mine with diced green pepper or, for some spice, diced poblano pepper.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, soups and stews, appetizer, main course, side dish
Time 3h
Yield Four servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the bread in a bowl, and cover with cold water. Allow to sit for a few minutes, then drain and squeeze the water from the bread. Return the bread to the bowl, and place a strainer over the bowl.
- Cut the peeled tomatoes in half across the equator, and squeeze out the seeds over the strainer. Rub the seed pods against the strainer to extract as much juice as you can. Discard the seeds. Chop the tomatoes coarsely, and add to the bowl with the bread and tomato juice. Add the garlic, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, the vinegar and salt to taste. Toss together and leave to marinate for 30 minutes.
- Transfer to a blender, and blend at high speed until homogenized (you will probably have to do this in two batches). While the blender is running, drizzle in the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Pour into the bowl, taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt if desired. Cover and chill for at least two hours.
- Serve, garnishing each bowl with diced green or poblano pepper and a drizzle of olive oil.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 117, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 612 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SALMOREJO - RUSTIC TOMATO SOUP WITH OLIVE OIL & BREAD
This deep-flavoured soup originates from Andalucía in southern Spain and is served cold, spiked with cumin and sherry vinegar
Provided by Lizzie Harris
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Soup, Starter, Supper
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put a small frying pan on a low heat, add the cumin seeds and toast for 1-2 mins, stirring frequently. Crush the seeds using a pestle and mortar. Soak the bread in cold water for 10 mins.
- Meanwhile, to skin the tomatoes, cut a cross in the skin on the top and bottom of each tomato, then put them in a bowl and cover with boiling water. After 1-2 mins, drain the tomatoes and plunge into a bowl of ice-cold water. The skins should now peel off easily.
- Cut the flesh into quarters and remove the seeds and pulp. Put the seeds and pulp in a sieve over a bowl and squish to release all the juices from around the seeds. Keep the juice and discard the seeds and pulp.
- Put the garlic, tomato quarters and juice, peppers and cumin in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Squeeze out the water from the bread, then add to the processor. Season and blitz until very smooth. Add the vinegar to taste, checking for a good balance of flavours, then cover and chill for at least 2 hrs.
- When ready to serve, roughly chop the eggs, serrano ham and parsley. Ladle the soup into bowls and add some of each of the toppings. Add a drizzle of your best olive oil, a grinding of pepper and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 2 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 36 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- To make the smoothest salmorejo, use ripe, juicy tomatoes and a high-powered blender.
- If you don't have a blender, you can grate the tomatoes instead.
- For a richer flavor, use day-old bread.
- If you're using a low-fat yogurt, you may want to add a little extra olive oil to the soup.
- Serve salmorejo chilled, garnished with hard-boiled eggs, croutons, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Conclusion:
Salmorejo is a delicious, refreshing soup that's perfect for a hot summer day. It's also a great way to use up leftover bread and tomatoes. With its creamy texture and tangy flavor, salmorejo is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a light and easy meal, give salmorejo a try!
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