Zuppa dei Mori

The origins of this classic, elegant cold soup date back to the Medici court, and it is believed to have been created for banquets honouring guests from North Africa, hence the name Mori, which translates as Moors. Before the invention of the food processor, the vegetables would have been chopped into tiny pieces, then pounded into a rough purée using delicious, this soup is perfect for serving on hot summer days.