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.

Questions

Can I make Porra Antequerana gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry 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.

How long does Porra Antequerana keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Porra Antequerana?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, blend in batches rather than overfilling the jar.

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