Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3 to 4 slices crusty bread, (crusts removed)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 scallions
  • 2 medium tomatoes
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1/2 red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • freshly ground black pepper ((optional garnish))
  • fresh chives ((optional garnish))

Instruction

  • Place the bread in a small dish and pour the water over to soak. Set aside.
  • Cut off the white part of the scallions and discard, add the green tops to a blender.
  • Remove the cores and seeds from the tomatoes, and add them to the blender.
  • Peel and de-seed the cucumber, and add it to the blender.
  • Remove the seeds and membrane from the bell pepper, and add it to the blender, along with the bread, olive oil, sherry vinegar, sugar, salt, and garlic powder.
  • Blend the mixture until smooth, then pour it through a fine-mesh sieve to strain it.
  • Chill the soup in the refrigerator until very cold (about 2 hours), then pour into bowls and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, black pepper, and fresh chives.