Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 1/2 ounces French bread baguette, interior crumb only, torn into small pieces
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped yellow bell pepper
  • 1 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
  • 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 2 pounds yellow heirloom tomatoes, peeled, cored, seeded, and coarsely chopped
  • 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 12 red cherry tomatoes, chopped

Method

  • Combine 1/2 cup water and bread in a small bowl; let stand 5 minutes.
  • Place bell pepper, cucumber, onion, 3 tablespoons oil, vinegar, garlic, and yellow tomato in a blender; process until smooth. Add bread mixture and salt to blender; process 1 minute. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Place 1 cup soup in each of 6 bowls. Top evenly with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and red tomatoes.
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