Authentic Gazpacho

Authentic Gazpacho

from gimmesomeoven.com
15 min
4 -6 servings

My favorite recipe for how to make authentic, fresh, delicious Spanish gazpacho.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ripe Roma tomatoes, halved and cored*
  • 1 small (1/2 lb) cucumber, peeled and seeded*
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, cored
  • 1/2 small red onion, peeled
  • 2 small garlic cloves (or 1 large clove), peeled
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 thick slice of white bread, soaked, crusts removed*
  • optional garnishes: homemade croutons, chopped fresh herbs, a drizzle of olive oil, or any leftover chopped gazpacho ingredients

Directions

  1. 1

    Purée. Combine all ingredients together in a blender or food processor.  Puree for 1 minute, or until the soup reaches your desired consistency.

  2. 2

    Season. Taste and season with extra salt, pepper and/or cumin if needed.

  3. 3

    Chill. Refrigerate in a sealed container for 3 to 4 hours, or until completely chilled.

  4. 4

    Serve. Serve cold, topped with your desired garnishes.