Salmorejo

Ingredients

• 8 ripe tomatoes roughly chopped
• 2 cups stale bread torn into pieces. White bread works best, but if you have a crusty bread, just cut the crust off. Avoid using whole wheat or grainy bread as it’ll result in a poor texture
• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic. Yes, I know you love garlic. I do too. Don’t be tempted to add more.
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• Splash (approximately 1/2 teaspoon) sherry vinegar
• 2 hard boiled eggs roughly chopped (optional)
• 1/2 cup sliced serrano ham (optional)

Directions

1. Place the chopped tomatoes, bread, garlic clove, salt and sherry vinegar into the blender. Blend for a couple minutes until it all comes together.
2. With the blender still on, slowly add the olive oil and continue blending until smooth.
3. Divide into four bowls and serve cold.
4. Top with the hard boiled egg and serrano ham.