This vibrant chilled tomato soup evokes the fresh produce and simple seasonal food that Audrey’s family recalled. It adds a sunny Mediterranean note to the collection. The screenplay pages in the photograph nod to the playful storytelling of Paris When It Sizzles.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes, plus at least 2 hours chilling
• Servings: 6
• Difficulty: Beginner
• Cost: Budget
• Region/Ethnic Origin: Spanish

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ripe tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1/4 small red onion
• 1 small garlic clove
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 cup cold water, as needed

Instructions

1. Combine tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, onion, and garlic in a blender.
2. Add olive oil, sherry vinegar, and salt. Blend until smooth, adding a little cold water only if needed.
3. Taste and adjust vinegar and salt. For a refined texture, pass through a fine-mesh strainer.
4. Chill promptly for at least 2 hours. Stir and serve cold.

Serving Suggestions

Serve cold in chilled bowls, with a spoonful of finely diced cucumber and sweet pepper for crunch.

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