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Blend them in a high-powered blender until completely smooth. If you prefer a very refined texture, pass the tomato pulp through a fine-mesh strainer to remove seeds and skin.","group":"Preparation","title":"Wash the tomatoes","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the stale bread pieces to the tomato pulp and let them soak for about 5-10 minutes until softened.","group":"Preparation","title":"Add the stale bread pieces","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the garlic, sherry vinegar, and salt to the blender. Blend again until the mixture is uniform.","group":"Mixing","title":"Add the garlic, sherry vinegar, and salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"With the blender running on low to medium speed, slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil. This will emulsify the soup, turning it into a creamy, pale orange consistency.","group":"Emulsifying","title":"With the blender running","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Emulsifying"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or vinegar if needed. Transfer the soup to a container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until very cold.","group":"Chilling","title":"Taste and adjust seasoning","timerMinutes":120,"sourceTitle":"Chilling"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Serve in individual bowls topped with the chopped hard-boiled eggs and diced Serrano ham. Finish with a small drizzle of olive oil if desired.","group":"Serving","title":"Serve in individual bowls topped","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"For the best flavor, use very ripe, red tomatoes and high-quality extra virgin olive oil. If the soup is too thick, you can thin it with a little water or more tomato juice, but Salmorejo is traditionally much thicker than Gazpacho.","cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["Spanish","Andalusian"]},"course":["soup","appetizer"],"cookingMethod":["noCook"],"equipment":["High-powered blender","Fine-mesh strainer","Knife","Mixing bowl"],"diet":["mediterranean"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","eggs"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":1.2,"unit":"l","note":"Approximately 4 bowls"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Salmorejo tastes better after several hours or even the next day as flavors meld."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Stir well before serving.","reheatingNotes":"Serve chilled only; do not reheat."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fsalmorejo_6b03d890dc%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=37f2846b-62d8-4a81-9c15-e7da3e74f46f","imageAlt":"Salmorejo — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["cold soup","tomato","spanish","andalusia","summer recipe","creamy","healthy","traditional"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Salmorejo","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T04:31:06.122Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T04:31:06.122Z","related":[{"id":"broodje_haring_91c744a5f1","slug":"broodje-haring-dutch-herring-sandwich","title":"Broodje Haring (Dutch Herring Sandwich)","description":"A quintessential Dutch street food staple. 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