Alentejo tomato soup is a very traditional dish in Alentejo cuisine. Although there is no specific story for its origin, this soup is a classic of Alentejo cuisine, due to its simple and rustic form.
It’s a recipe that combines ripe tomatoes and Alentejo bread, a rustic bread with a thick crust and a compact crumb.
This is a soup that varies from the recipe for açorda alentejana. Both recipes are based on bread, olive oil and garlic.
Over the years, this Alentejo soup has played an important role in the gastronomy of the Alentejo and is a must on the menus of local restaurants.
Alentejo tomato soup is an excellent example of how a simple, traditional dish can capture the essence of a region and its traditions, thus playing an important role in our country’s gastronomy.