We love this recipe to take advantage of the bounty of tomatoes in our local farmstands. Simple to make, this cool and spicy chilled soup is just the ticket for these hot summer days.
2 red peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped
2 red jalapenos, seeded and coarsely chopped
4 green onions, coarsely chopped
3 very thick slices fresh French bread, crusts removed and coarsely torn
1/3 C. good quality extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
1 Tbl. Allepo or 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
2 tsp. sweet paprika
2 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. turmeric
Salt and pepper to taste
Put olive oil into blender, followed by tomatoes, peppers, and remaining ingredients. (You may need to do this in batches, depending on the size of your blender). Blend until very smooth. Chill at least 4 hours. For serving, garnish with one or more of the following:
- Freshly made croutons (cubed french bread sauteed in olive oil and salted to finish)
- Chopped cilantro
- Chopped green onions
- Diced avocados
