If you have ever traveled to Spain in the summer, you will undoubtedly be familiar with at least one of two cold soups that are extremely popular in this Southern European country.
Gazpacho and salmorejo are both cold, tomato-based soups which originate in the southern Spanish region of Andalusia. However, there are some important differences that set them apart. Let’s learn more about them.
Gazpacho
Gazpacho is a cold soup that is typically drunk from a glass as if it were a beverage. It contains various vegetables, such as tomato, onion, cucumber, and green and red peppers, and its only other ingredients are a bit of salt, pepper, olive oil, and sherry vinegar. It’s light, fresh, and refreshing while letting its veggie flavors do the heavy lifting.
Salmorejo
Salmorejo is typically eaten cold from a bowl with a spoon like any other soup. While it does contain a tomato base, salmorejo typically doesn’t involve any other veggies. It’s thick and creamy thanks to the addition of stale bread and olive oil, which results in a thicker product that is more reminiscent of a soup. It’s usually served topped with serrano ham and hard-boiled egg.
