Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 slice

white country bread

crusts removed, broken into large crumbs

2 tsp

sherry wine vinegar

12 unit

garlic

peeled and finely chopped

1 tsp

superfine sugar

1 unit

red chile

seeded and finely diced

2 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil

8 ounce

roma tomatoes

peeled and seeded

2 tsp

tomato ketchup

0.88 cup

tomato juice

2 unit

scallions

finely sliced

0.5 unit

red pepper

roasted, peeled, seeded and diced

0.25 unit

cucumber

peeled, seeded and roughly diced

2 tsp

pesto sauce

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

black pepper

freshly ground

Step 1
~3 min

Place the bread in a food processor or blender.

Step 2
~3 min

Add the vinegar, garlic, sugar, and chili and blend until smooth.

Step 3
~3 min

Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while blending until fully absorbed.

Key Technique: Blending
Step 4
~3 min

Add the tomatoes, tomato ketchup, tomato juice, scallions, red pepper, cucumber, and pesto.

Step 5
~3 min

Continue to blend to form a smooth emulsion.

Step 6
~3 min

Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Step 7
~3 min

Chill for at least 5 minutes.

Step 8
~3 min

Serve with frozen olive oil cubes.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer flavor, use roasted tomatoes.

Adjust the amount of red chili to your desired spice level.

Chill the soup for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled with a side of crusty bread.

Top with a dollop of crème fraîche or sour cream (optional).

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled cheese sandwich
Caprese salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Spain

Cultural Significance

Gazpacho-inspired.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Summer parties
Picnics

Occasion Tags

Summer
Lunch
Appetizer

Popularity Score

65/100

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