Gazpacho
A refreshing Spanish cold soup made with fresh tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper and onion blended with tomato juice and seasonings. Perfect for hot summer days.
6 servings
3 hr 15 min
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Ingredients
- •3 medium tomatoes
- •1 large cucumber
- •1 whole red bell pepper
- •1 medium onion
- •3 cups canned tomato juice
- •2 tablespoons fresh herbs
- •¼ cup red wine vinegar
- •2 cloves garlic
- •2 tablespoons tomato paste
- •½ whole lemon juice
- •to taste Kosher salt
- •to taste Cayenne pepper
- •1 cup croutons
- •as needed garnish
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
1. In a bowl, reserve 2 tablespoons each of the tomato, cucumber, pepper, and onion to garnish.
5 min
- 2.
2. In the food processor or blender, purée the remaining ingredients (except the croutons) until smooth, adjusting the seasoning to taste with lemon juice, salt, and cayenne pepper.
10 min
- 3.
3. Cover and chill thoroughly, at least 3 hours but preferably overnight. Adjust the consistency as desired with water. Serve in chilled bowls garnished with the reserved vegetables and croutons.
180 min
