Refreshing Chilled Spanish Gazpacho (Print)

A refreshing chilled Spanish blend of tomatoes, cucumber, and peppers, ideal for summer dining.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 6 ripe tomatoes, cored and roughly chopped
02 - 1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped
03 - 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
04 - 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
05 - 1/2 small red onion, peeled and chopped
06 - 2 cloves garlic, peeled

→ Liquids

07 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
08 - 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
09 - 2 cups tomato juice, unsalted or low sodium

→ Bread

10 - 2 slices stale white bread, crusts removed, torn into pieces

→ Seasonings

11 - 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
12 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
13 - Pinch of cumin

→ Garnish

14 - Diced cucumber, tomato, and bell pepper
15 - Fresh basil or parsley leaves
16 - Additional olive oil for drizzling

# How To Make It:

01 - Place chopped tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, onion, and garlic into blender. Add bread pieces if using for thicker texture.
02 - Pour in olive oil, vinegar, and tomato juice. Add salt, black pepper, and cumin.
03 - Blend mixture until completely smooth. For thinner consistency, add additional tomato juice or cold water as needed.
04 - Taste gazpacho and add more salt or pepper if desired.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to develop and meld together.
06 - Stir chilled gazpacho before serving. Ladle into bowls or glasses and garnish with diced vegetables, fresh herbs, and olive oil drizzle.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No cooking required means your kitchen stays cool when the temperature climbs
  • It comes together in minutes but tastes like you spent hours crafting something special
02 -
  • The bread is totally optional but transforms the texture from thin and watery to silky and luxurious
  • Sherry vinegar is worth seeking out, but red wine vinegar will still give you something delicious
03 -
  • Make it the day before if possible, the flavors only get better with time
  • Everything should be ice cold before serving for the most refreshing experience

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