Vegan Salmorejo

Dive into the vibrant flavors of Vegan Salmorejo, a plant-based twist on the classic Spanish cold tomato soup. This creamy, refreshing dish comes together in just 15 minutes, blending ripe tomatoes, soaked stale bread, and fragrant garlic with high-quality extra virgin olive oil for an irresistibly smooth texture. Infused with a hint of smoked paprika and a splash of white wine vinegar, it delivers a perfect balance of smoky, tangy, and savory notes. Garnished with fresh parsley and served chilled, this vegan delight is an easy, no-cook recipe ideal for warm days or as an elegant appetizer. Simple, wholesome, and packed with Mediterranean flair, Vegan Salmorejo is a must-try for both vegans and food enthusiasts seeking classic flavors reimagined.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 800 grams ripe tomatoes
• 150 grams stale bread
• 100 milliliters extra virgin olive oil
• 1 unit garlic clove
• 15 milliliters white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 100 milliliters water
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Begin by washing and roughly chopping the tomatoes. There's no need to peel them.

Step 2

Peel the garlic clove and set it aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, add the stale bread and cover it with 100 milliliters of water to soften. Let it soak for about 10 minutes.

Step 4

Once the bread is softened, squeeze out the excess water and place the soaked bread into a blender.

Step 5

Add the chopped tomatoes, garlic clove, and salt to the blender with the bread.

Step 6

Blend the mixture until it is smooth and well combined.

Step 7

While the blender is running, slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil to emulsify the mixture and create a creamy texture.

Step 8

Add the white wine vinegar and smoked paprika to the blender, and blend once more to combine all the flavors.

Step 9

Taste the salmorejo and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or vinegar if needed.

Step 10

Chill the salmorejo in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to enhance the flavors.

Step 11

Before serving, stir the salmorejo well and pour it into serving bowls.

Step 12

Garnish each bowl with freshly chopped parsley.

Step 13

Serve chilled and enjoy your Vegan Salmorejo!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1179.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1353.1

Total Fat 99.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3142.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 106.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.3g	0%
Total Sugars 28.4g
Protein 21.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 316.7mg	0%
Iron 8.3mg	0%
Potassium 2130.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.8%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 30.2%