Salmorejo Cordobés

Salmorejo Cordobés is a creamy, chilled tomato soup from Córdoba, Spain, known for its rich flavor and refreshing quality. This healthy dish combines ripe tomatoes, bread, and olive oil, making it a perfect light lunch option.

Ingredients

• Ripe tomatoes - 400 grams
• Stale white bread (preferably baguette) - 50 grams
• Extra virgin olive oil - 50 ml
• Garlic clove - 1 (small)
• Red wine vinegar - 15 ml
• Salt - to taste
• Hard-boiled eggs - 2 (for garnish)
• Jamón ibérico (Iberian ham) - 50 grams (for garnish)

Steps

1. Begin by washing the ripe tomatoes and cutting them into quarters.
2. In a blender, combine the cut tomatoes, stale bread, garlic clove, red wine vinegar, and a pinch of salt.
3. Blend the mixture until smooth, gradually adding the extra virgin olive oil while blending to emulsify.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or vinegar if needed.
5. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and cover it with plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
6. To serve, ladle the chilled salmorejo into bowls and garnish each serving with sliced hard-boiled eggs and pieces of jamón ibérico.

Nutrition

• Calories: 310
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 180 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from tomatoes, promoting heart health.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil that support good cholesterol levels.

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