How to Make Salmorejo—Chilled Tomato Soup from Spain

day-old bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: fresh bread with a bit of drying

Whole grain bread adds fiber while fresh bread can be a cost-effective alternative.

sherry vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white wine vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is a healthier option with a similar acidity.

cured ham

🥗Healthier: smoked turkey

💰Cheaper: bacon

Smoked turkey provides a leaner protein option, while bacon is often more affordable.

extra virgin olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is a healthy alternative, while canola oil can be more budget-friendly.

Put the bread in the food processor and pulse until it turns to fine crumbs.

Pour the crumbs in a serving bowl.

Cut the tomatoes, unpeeled, into quarters and remove the hard white bits at the stem end.

Blend in the food processor until the peel shows only as tiny specks of red in the pink cream.

Add the rest of the ingredients, tasting to decide how much garlic and vinegar you want, and blend well.

Add the breadcrumbs and mix well.

Serve in small bowls or tea cups, and garnish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, chopped eggs and ham.

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