Gazpacho Andaluz - Traditional Spanish Soup Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a similar tang with added health benefits.

bread

🥗Healthier: gluten-free bread

💰Cheaper: crackers

Gluten-free bread accommodates dietary restrictions, while crackers can be more economical.

tomatoes

🥗Healthier: heirloom tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Heirloom tomatoes have superior flavor, while canned tomatoes are budget-friendly.

Peel 1 kilogram of tomatoes.

Make a crosswise incision on the tomatoes.

Place the tomatoes in boiling water for 1 minute.

Shock the tomatoes in ice water to remove the skins easily.

Dice the peeled tomatoes.

Dice 150 grams of cucumber.

Dice 150 grams of bell pepper.

Crush 2 cloves of garlic.

Transfer the diced vegetables to a blender.

You may have to blend in two batches.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the blender.

Add 0.5 teaspoon of ground black pepper to the blender.

Add 60 milliliters of red wine vinegar to the blender.

Add 120 milliliters of olive oil to the blender.

Blend until smooth.

Chill the soup.

Garnish with diced cucumber and drizzle some olive oil before serving.

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