Sevilla, Spain, was Jason’s first international trip. His wife had spent a year there as an exchange student in high school, so the couple spent some of their time in Sevilla reconnecting with her host family and other friends. Salmorejo was the one dish every family that welcomed them and every restaurant they dined in served them. So, while many notable foods are commonly associated with Spain (e.g. Paella, Tortilla Espańola, Jamón), Salmorejo is the one Jason most associates with happy memories. The dish is meant to help keep you cool during hot Mediterranean summers. While most people are familiar with Gazpacho, Spain’s most famous cold soup, Salmorejo, which comes from Andalucía, is also quite popular in Spain. It tends to be thicker, creamer, and less vegetal than Gazpacho. It’s also much easier to make and has fewer ingredients. The only equipment required is a blender.