Spanish Gazpacho
This chilled Spanish soup is the perfect balance of sweet and savory, made with fresh vegetables like juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and flavorful bell peppers. Not only is it delicious, but it's also incredibly easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients and some basic kitchen tools. Give it a try and transport your taste buds to the sunny beaches of Spain. Your friends and family will thank you for this delicious and refreshing treat.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 4 ripe tomatoes roughly chopped
- 1 small cucumber peeled
- 1 red bell pepper roughly chopped
- 1/4 red onion finely diced
- 1/4 baguette from the day before, roughly chopped
- 1 clove garlic finely diced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp sherry vinegar
- 1 tspsalt t or to taste
- 1/2 tsp pepper or to taste
For garnish:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup basil leaves chiffonade cut
- 1/2 green bell pepper finely diced into cubes
- 2 tbsp red onion finely diced into cubes
- 1/2 cup croutons
Instructions
- Begin by prepping all the veggies. Combine tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, garlic, and the bread chunks in a large bowl with salt, pepper, sherry vinegar, and olive oil.
- Firmly press down with a plate, add some weight to it, and let marinate for as long as possible (or overnight). Add all ingredients to a blender and blend for about a minute until you have reached a creamy consistency.
- Chill until you are ready to enjoy. Garnish with fresh basil, bell pepper, red onion, and croutons, and drizzle with olive oil.
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