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Gazpacho

Gazpacho is a cold, pureed tomato-based soup that incorporates fresh vegetables like cucumbers, bell peppers, and onions, blended until smooth to create a velvety texture. It is typically chilled before serving, resulting in a refreshing and visually vibrant dish with a bright red and green appearance, often garnished with herbs or diced vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups ripe tomatoes roughly chopped
  • 1 cup cucumber peeled and diced
  • 0.5 cup bell pepper red, deseeded and chopped
  • 0.25 cup onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • to taste salt adjust to preference
  • to taste black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 cup vegetable broth chilled

Equipment

  • Sharp knife
  • Blender

Method
 

  1. Place the chopped tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and garlic in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar, then toss to combine. Let the mixture marinate for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
    4 cups ripe tomatoes, 1 cup cucumber, 0.5 cup bell pepper, 0.25 cup onion, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  2. Transfer the marinated vegetables to a blender. Pour in the chilled vegetable broth. Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and velvety, about 30-45 seconds. Check the texture and blend a bit longer if needed.
    4 cups ripe tomatoes, 1 cup cucumber, 0.5 cup bell pepper, 0.25 cup onion, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 cup vegetable broth
  3. Taste the soup and season with salt and black pepper as desired. Blend again briefly to incorporate the seasonings evenly.
    to taste salt, to taste black pepper
  4. Pour the soup into a clean bowl or pitcher, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until thoroughly chilled. The cold temperature enhances freshness and flavor.
  5. Once chilled, give the gazpacho a gentle stir. Serve in bowls garnished with chopped herbs, diced vegetables, or a drizzle of olive oil for added presentation and flavor.

Notes

For extra texture, include diced cucumber or peppers as a garnish. Adjust seasoning according to taste before serving.