Spanish Gazpacho
A refreshing cold soup from Spain made with tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and bread.
Ingredients
- β2 medium crisp cucumbers
- β1 large vibrant bell peppersany color
- β3 large spanish tomatoesor 2 cups of cherry tomatoes
- β2 cups vegetable broth
- β1 cup white breadstale or day-old
- β1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- β2 tablespoons olive oil
- β2 cloves garlic
- β1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- 1
In a blender or food processor, puree the tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, garlic, and bread until smooth.
- 2
With the blender running, slowly pour in the vegetable broth and olive oil.
- 3
Add the red wine vinegar, smoked paprika, and salt to taste.
- 4
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- 5
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 6
Serve the gazpacho chilled, garnished with a dollop of sour cream and some crusty bread on the side.
- 7
You can also serve it with a sprinkle of chopped fresh cilantro or scallions for added flavor and color.
- 8
This soup is perfect for hot summer days and can be made ahead of time to save time during the week.