This classic Spanish soup is popular the world over. It's perfect for a hot day as the coldness of the dish, along with the acidic bite, refreshes you in the heat of summer.
Serves 4
1 garlic clove
1/2 small red onion, deseeded and chopped
1/2 green pepper, deseeded and chopped
1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
2 slices white bread
300 ml (1/2 pint) tomato juice
300 g (10 oz) heritage tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
To serve
Ice cubes
Basil sprigs
Chopped red and green peppers
Croutons
Methods
1. Place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blitz until smooth. Chill the soup in the fridge until you're ready to serve.
2. Serve the soup in bowls, garnished with ice cubes and basil sprigs, with chopped peppers and croutons.
Zilli Know-How
Heritage or heirloom vegetables are traditional varieties which are now being grown again - look out for them at farmers' markets. Heritage tomatoes come in all shapes and sizes, they may not look as perfect as their supermarket friends but the flavour is often far superior.
