Classic Spanish Cold Gazpacho (Print Version)

Vibrant Spanish cold soup bursting with tomatoes, peppers, and olive oil. Served chilled for maximum freshness.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 6 ripe tomatoes (approximately 800 g), cored and chopped
02 - 1 medium cucumber (approximately 200 g), peeled, seeded, and chopped
03 - 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
04 - 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
05 - 1 small red onion, peeled and chopped
06 - 2 garlic cloves, peeled

→ Liquids & Seasonings

07 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
08 - 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
09 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
12 - 2 slices day-old country bread (approximately 60 g), crusts removed
13 - 240 ml cold water, plus more as needed

→ Garnishes

14 - Diced cucumber
15 - Diced red bell pepper
16 - Diced red onion
17 - Fresh parsley or basil leaves
18 - Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling

# How to Make It:

01 - Place the bread slices in a bowl and pour over 240 ml of cold water. Let soak for 2 minutes, then squeeze out most of the liquid and tear the bread into pieces.
02 - In a blender or food processor, combine the soaked bread, chopped tomatoes, cucumber, red and green bell peppers, onion, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, sea salt, black pepper, and cumin if using. Blend until completely smooth.
03 - Taste the soup and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, vinegar, or olive oil to your preference. If the soup is too thick, blend in a bit more cold water until desired consistency is reached.
04 - Transfer the blended soup to a large bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until thoroughly chilled.
05 - Stir the soup before serving. Ladle into bowls and garnish with diced cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, fresh herbs, and an extra drizzle of olive oil.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Fresh vegetables blended for maximum flavor and no cooking required
  • Light yet satisfying and perfect for hot weather or any picnic table
  • Customizable texture enjoy silky smooth or leave it a bit chunky
  • Naturally vegan and free from dairy and nuts
  • Uses simple pantry staples and comes together quickly
02 -
  • Packed with vitamin C from tomatoes and peppers
  • Contains heart healthy fats from olive oil
  • Stays fresh in the fridge for up to three days
  • Can be easily made gluten free by using a gluten free loaf
03 -
  • Use the ripest tomatoes you can find They make all the difference
  • Blending longer creates a silkier texture but straining will give you truly restaurant style soup
  • Always chill for at least two hours The cold temperature brings out every nuanced flavor

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