Gazpacho
Gazpacho, a treat full of vitamins, is a mix of raw vegetables served cold, very common in southern Spain (Andalusia). This delicious dish is very refreshing in summer, with croutons, diced cheese... and can be the basis of a light dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 kg tomatoes
- ½ cucumber
- 1 red pepper
- 1 green pepper
- 1 small red onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 75 g wheat bread
- 100 ml water
- 2 tbsp Sherry vinegar
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Soak the slices of bread into water and reserve for blending.
- To prepare the veggies, prepare a blender bowl.Peel and slice the cucumber into rough 1inch (2.5cm) chunks, and add them to the blender.Slice the red and green bell peppers into rough 1inch (2.5cm) chunks and place them into the blender bowl.Cut the small red onion and garlic cloves.Cut the tomatoes into quarters and place them into the blender bowl.Blend the veggies.
- Add soaked bread to the blended veggies.Add the sherry vinegar and olive oil.Season well with salt and pepper.Securely fasten the lid and blend, until the mixture is completely smooth, about 2 minutes.
- Chill the soup for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours.Stir the gazpacho taste again and adjust the seasoning.Serve gazpacho with basils, olive oil, and remaining ingredients, ....