Ingredients

  • 1 cup crustless white bread, cubed
  • 1 12 lbs ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 34 cup sweet onion, chopped
  • 12 cup sweet green pepper, chopped
  • 2 small garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped (4-inch long piece)
  • 13 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 34 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 8 jumbo shrimp (unpeeled)
  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil (approximately)
  • 14 teaspoon salt

Method

  • Sprinkle cubed bread with 3 tablespoons water; gently squeeze out excess moisture.
  • In blender in batches, blend bread, tomatoes, onion, green pepper, garlic, cucumber, oil, sherry vinegar, white wine vinegar, salt, sugar and 3/4 cup cold warer until smooth.
  • Strain through fine sieve into large bowl, pressing and discsarding solids.
  • Cover and chill for 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
  • GRILLED SHRIMP: Meanwhile, thread shrimp onto soaked wooden or metal skewers.
  • Brush with oil; sprinkle with salt.
  • Place on greased grill over medium-high heat; close lid and grill, turning once, until pink, about 5 minutes.
  • Divide soup among 4 bowls; drizzle with more olive oil, if desired.
  • Serve with shrimp.