Ingredients

6cupsyellow cherry tomatoes

½cupfresh bread crumbs,or panko

2tbspwhite wine vinegar

6tbspextra virgin olive oil

¼tspturmeric

¼tspcurry powder

2½tspsalt

1cupcold water

6chives,finely minced

1red bell pepper,seeded, ribs removed, minced

freshly ground black pepper,to taste

hard-boiled egg,grated

ham,or prosciutto

crabmeat

melon,minced

croutons

Preparation

Place the tomatoes, bread crumbs, white wine vinegar, olive oil, turmeric, curry powder, salt and water in a blender. Purée until smooth.

Strain the soup through a fine sieve into a medium bowl, pushing it through in circular motions with the back of a ladle. Discard the pulp and taste for seasoning.

Chill the soup in the refrigerator for about 1 hour, or until very cold. Stir, then ladle the soup into bowls and top with the minced chives, red bell peppers and any other condiments. Add freshly ground black pepper, to taste.

Serve and enjoy!