Zoque (dish)


Zoque is a variant of the popular salmorejo soup in Málaga. It is a cold soup that has vegetables such as tomatoes, red pepper, and carrot, as its main ingredients. It differs from both salmorejo and gazpacho in that garlic and carrot are also used as ingredients. It also has a thicker texture than both salmorejo and gazpacho. It is usually served cold, with ham or shrimp.

Preparation and characteristics

One feature of this soup is its creamy texture. The word zoque has its origins in the Arabic word, suqat, meaning waste or worthless item, indicating the use made of stale bread as one of its ingredients. It is customary to serve zoque with grapes.