Description
This refreshing Spanish gazpacho is a cold soup made with fresh summer tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers, perfect for a healthy and appetizing meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 lb (1 kg) fresh tomatoes
- 2 peppers
- 1 cucumber
- 2 shallots
- 2 garlic cloves
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Olive oil
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 2 slices of toasted white bread
- Some fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Wash the tomatoes and dip them in boiling water for several minutes. Remove, cool under cold water, and peel the skins off.
- Peel the cucumber, remove the seeds, and chop into small pieces.
- Finely chop the peppers, shallots, and garlic.
- Combine the tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, shallots, and garlic in a blender or food processor.
- Add salt, pepper, olive oil, and vinegar to the mixture. Blend until smooth.
- Chill the gazpacho in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Serve cold, garnished with toasted bread cubes and fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, strain the gazpacho after blending.
- You can add celery, carrots, fresh basil, or mint for additional flavors.
- Serve in tiny glasses for an elegant presentation, optionally with fresh shrimp tails.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0