Porra Antequerana

Name: Porra Antequerana
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 3 lbs ripe plum tomatoes, chopped; 6 oz stale white bread, cubed; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 Italian green pepper, chopped; 2 tbsp sherry vinegar; 2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 large eggs; 4 oz serrano ham, diced

A thick, chilled tomato and bread soup from Andalusia topped with hard-boiled egg and diced serrano ham.

30 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs ripe plum tomatoes, chopped
6 oz stale white bread, cubed
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 Italian green pepper, chopped
2 tbsp sherry vinegar
2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 large eggs
4 oz serrano ham, diced

Instructions

1

Boil 2 large eggs in water for 9 minutes, cool in ice water, then peel and chop.
2

Soak 6 oz cubed stale white bread in cold water for 5 minutes and squeeze dry.
3

Blend 3 lbs chopped ripe plum tomatoes, soaked stale white bread, 2 peeled garlic cloves, 1 chopped Italian green pepper, 2 tbsp sherry vinegar, and 2 tsp kosher salt until smooth.
4

Stream in 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil while blending on low speed until emulsion thickens.
5

Chill soup for 2 hours, then top with chopped large eggs and 4 oz diced serrano ham.

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Questions

What is Porra Antequerana?

A thick, chilled tomato and bread soup from Andalusia topped with hard-boiled egg and diced serrano ham. This reference files it under Spanish soup: made on the stovetop and in a blender, rated easy and about 30 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Porra Antequerana?

As written, 30 minutes: 20 of prep and 10 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 5, 2 hours. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

Can I make Porra Antequerana gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Porra Antequerana is 6 oz stale white bread, cubed. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Porra Antequerana contain eggs?

Yes: 2 large eggs. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Porra Antequerana?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 380 calories, with 14 g protein, 26 g carbohydrate and 25 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 780 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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