Gazpacho
Gazpacho is a perfect hot weather soup, served cold with good bread and cheese.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 180kcal
Ingredients
- 2 15 oz . cans diced tomatoes
- 1 sweet red pepper , diced
- 1 medium cucumber , diced
- 5 slices good white bread , crust removed, torn into pieces
- 1 lg. garlic clove , coarse chopped
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 large fresh basil leaves , chopped (optional)
- 12 oz . water
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Place tomatoes, bread, pepper, cucumber, garlic, cumin, vinegar, basil if used, salt, and pepper in a food processor and blend until the ingredients are pureed. (You could also use an immersion blender for this).
- Add water and extra virgin olive oil and stir together.
- Place in your refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours so that the flavors meld.
- Serve cold with an extra drizzle of olive oil.
- Garnish with chopped tomato, cucumber and red pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal