How to Make Authentic Salmorejo | A Recipe for Spain’s Deliciously Simple Summer Soup

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

cured ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: bacon

Turkey ham offers a leaner option, while bacon is often more affordable.

Boil 2 eggs in hot boiling water for 10 minutes to hard-boil them.

Cut 4 ripe tomatoes into manageable pieces without peeling them.

Use an immersion blender to blend the tomatoes until they are in a puree state.

Remove the crusts from the bread and toss them into the tomato mixture to soften.

Remove the germ from the garlic and add it to the mixture.

Add a splash of sherry vinegar to the mixture and stir.

Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes to meld flavors.

Blend the mixture again until smooth.

Optional: Use a food mill to achieve a silky smooth texture.

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