Ingredients

  • 4 beefsteak tomatoes, cut into large chunks
  • 2 medium zucchini, cut into large chunks
  • 1 medium eggplant, cut into large chunks
  • 2 medium onions, peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 10 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cups roasted vegetable broth or 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup sherry wine vinegar
  • black pepper
  • 4 slices stale bread
  • chopped fresh cilantro (to garnish)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Cut the tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, and onions into large chunks as directed, making all the chunks approximately the same size. Toss the vegetable chunks and garlic cloves in a large bowl with the olive oil.
  • Spread vegetables in a single layer in a roasting pan. Roast in the preheated oven 25 minutes or till tender, turning once.
  • Puree the vegetables with the 4 cups broth and place in a large bowl. Add sherry vinegar and black pepper to taste.
  • Cut crusts off bread slices and discard or reserve for another use. Tear the bread slices into pieces and stir into the soup mixture.
  • Refrigerate several hours. Serve garnished with fresh chopped cilantro.