Morocco has become one of my most popular culinary tour destinations, and once you go, you'll know why.
Miles of rich blue Mediterranean coastline and the delicious food and wine of Provence await!
The secret is out — Portugal is a food and wine lover's dream destination!
Want to indulge your senses in the heart of the Mediterranean? Sicily has you covered!
You've heard the hype. But what you won’t know until you go there is that it’s TRUE!
Prepare to be astounded by the endless vineyards, food and vibrant lifestyle that make this destination so special!
Native to Spain, where summers are blazing hot, this delicious chilled tomato-based soup refreshes like nothing else. Here at home, wherever there is the smallest patch of soil or sunny corner, you will find tomatoes growing during the summer. They get canned, frozen, squeezed, sliced, oven-dried, and stewed. For this ice-cold soup, use the ripest tomatoes picked fresh from the garden. If yellow tomatoes are unavailable, red ones work well in this dish.
Serves 6
TO DRINK: Albariño or Tempranillo
4 pounds ripe yellow tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped1 yellow or green bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped1 medium-size red onion, coarsely chopped1 large cucumber, peeled, halved, seeded, and coarsely chopped6 tablespoons red wine vinegar3 large garlic cloves, minced3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 slice coarse-textured country-style bread, crusts removed, soaked in water, and squeezed drySalt and freshly ground black pepper
Garnish2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil3 garlic cloves, crushed6 slices white bread, crusts removed and cubed1/4 cup diced green bell pepper1/4 cup peeled, seeded, and chopped cucumber1 1/2 cups red cherry tomatoes, quartered1/4 cup diced red onion
For the soup, in a bowl, mix the tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, cucumber, vinegar, garlic, olive oil, and bread. In batches, puree the soup in a blender on high speed, about 3 minutes per batch, until very smooth. Strain through a coarse strainer into a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, place in the refrigerator, and chill for 1 hour.
For the garnish, warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the crushed garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until the garlic is golden brown, about 1 minute. Remove the garlic and discard. Add the bread cubes and stir to coat with olive oil. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until the bread cubes are golden, 10 to 12 minutes.
To serve, ladle the chilled soup into bowls and garnish with the croutons, bell pepper, cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion. Serve immediately.
Post your pic and tag @chefjoanneweir on Instagram.We would love to see how yours turned out!
By signing up, you will receive Joanne Weir offers, promotions and other messages. You are also agreeing to Joanne Weir’s Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Sign up and I'll send you my latest recipes and cooking tips from some of my favorite places!