Chilled Chamisa Soup Food

CHILLED TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until softened, about 1 minute. Increase the heat to medium, add the tomatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until juicy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the tomato juice, basil sprigs and 3 cups water. Bring to a simmer and cook until the tomatoes are very soft, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Add 3 cups bread cubes and return the soup to a simmer. Cook, mashing the bread with a wooden spoon, until broken down, 5 to 7 minutes. Discard the basil sprigs. Stir in the vinegar. Working in two batches, puree the soup in a blender until smooth, adding 2 tablespoons olive oil per batch. Refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours or overnight.
• Before serving, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the remaining 2 cups bread cubes; cook, tossing, until golden, 5 to 6 minutes. Season the soup with salt; top with the croutons and chopped basil.

COLD CHICKPEA-TAHINI SOUP

Steps:

• Combine the chopped tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, parsley and a sprinkle of salt and pepper in a small bowl; set aside.
• In a blender, combine the chickpeas, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, cumin, garlic, tahini and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Gradually add water (start with 1 cup) and blend until smooth and thin enough to pour. Taste and adjust seasoning. Pour into bowls, and top with the chopped-vegetable mixture, some crumbled feta, a sprinkle of cumin (if you like) and a generous drizzle of olive oil.

CHILLED CHAMISA SOUP

Steps:

• Purée all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
• Refrigerate purée in a tightly covered bowl for 4 hours, until cold.
• Place in serving bowls and garnish with extra chopped cilantro and diced tomatoes.