Salmorejo
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Spanish

Salmorejo

A silky Andalusian chilled tomato soup made by blending ripe tomatoes with bread, garlic, sherry vinegar, and extra-virgin olive oil. Serve it cold with chopped hard-boiled egg and Serrano ham for a classic Spanish finish.

20 min 4 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Place the chopped tomatoes in a blender and blend until completely smooth, about 1 minute. If the skins or seeds are especially coarse, pass the puree through a fine-mesh sieve.
2
Add the torn bread, garlic, sherry vinegar, and salt to the tomato puree. Leave for 5 minutes so the bread softens, then blend until thick and uniformly smooth, about 2 minutes.
3
With the blender running on low, gradually pour in the olive oil in a thin, steady stream. Increase the speed and blend for 1 minute, until the soup is glossy and emulsified. Taste and adjust the salt or vinegar.
Olive oil being blended into smooth salmorejo AI-generated image
4
Transfer the soup to a covered container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, until thoroughly chilled and slightly thickened.
5
Ladle the chilled salmorejo into bowls. Garnish with chopped hard-boiled egg and Serrano ham, finish with a drizzle of olive oil, and serve immediately.
Chilled salmorejo topped with egg, Serrano ham, and olive oil AI-generated image

Why this recipe works

Blending bread with ripe tomatoes creates salmorejo’s signature creamy body, while gradual incorporation of olive oil gives the soup a smooth, emulsified texture. Vinegar and garlic sharpen the sweetness of the tomatoes.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Stir well before serving, as the soup may separate slightly.

How to reheat it

Do not reheat; salmorejo is intended to be served chilled. If it thickens in the refrigerator, loosen it with a tablespoon or two of cold water.

Nutrition / serving

488kcal
14.67 gprotein
31.72 gcarbs
33.40 gfat
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Published 17 Aug 2026 · updated 17 Aug 2026