Soup Recipes

Chilled tomato and vegetable soup, refreshing and light, perfect for summer. Ingredients (Serves 4–6) 1 kg ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped 1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1–2 garlic cloves, minced 50 ml extra virgin olive oil 20 ml sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar 1 slice of bread (optional, for thickness) Salt, to taste Cold water, as needed Optional garnishes: Diced cucumber, bell pepper, or tomato Croutons Hard-boi

Rustic hot soup made with garlic, paprika, bread, and sometimes a poached egg. Ingredients (Serves 4) 6–8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 4 slices stale bread, cut into cubes 50 ml extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 liter chicken or vegetable broth 2 eggs (optional) 100 g diced ham or chorizo (optional) Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Fresh parsley, for garnish Preparation Sauté garlic and bread: Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saut

Simple, comforting tomato soup flavored with fresh basil. Ingredients (Serves 4) 1 kg ripe tomatoes, chopped (or canned tomatoes) 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp olive oil or butter 750 ml vegetable stock Handful of fresh basil leaves 1 tsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity) Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 50–100 ml cream (optional, for serving) Preparation Cook the base: Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté o

Creamy soup with potatoes, leeks, onions, and herbs. Ingredients (Serves 4–6) 500 g potatoes, peeled and diced 3 leeks, cleaned and sliced 2 tbsp butter 1 small onion, chopped 750 ml vegetable or chicken stock 100 ml cream or milk (optional) Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Fresh chives or parsley, chopped (for garnish) Preparation Cook the base: Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add leeks and onion and cook gently for 8–10 minutes until soft, not bro