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Classic Gazpacho

Cultural Context

Originating from Andalusia, gazpacho is a refreshing cold soup traditionally consumed in the hot summer months. It showcases the region's ripe tomatoes and fresh vegetables, embodying the Mediterranean lifestyle of using seasonal ingredients. Today, gazpacho is enjoyed worldwide, with numerous variations including fruity or spicy adaptations.

SpanishESAndalusiaappetizer
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
3-4 medium tomatoes, quartered
3 white bread slices
1 medium red capsicum
1 medium green capsicum
1 medium cucumber
4-5 fresh basil leaves
3-4 garlic cloves
Salt to taste
2 tbsps white wine vinegar
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil + for drizzling
8-10 ice cubes
Fried croutons as required
Cherry tomato halves
½ small green capsicum, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
½ small English cucumber, chopped
Fresh basil leaves as required
Crushed black peppercorns to sprinkle

ripe tomatoes

🥗Healthier: heirloom tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are more affordable and still provide good flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is less expensive and can be used in dressings.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

White vinegar is a cost-effective substitute.

bread

🥗Healthier: gluten-free bread

💰Cheaper: crackers

Crackers can provide a similar texture at a lower cost.

1

Cut the white bread slices into 1 inch pieces. Transfer into a bowl.

2

Cut the red capsicum in half, deseed and roughly chop. Similarly, repeat the same with green capsicum. Transfer into the same bowl.

3

Peel the cucumber and roughly slice them. Transfer into the same bowl.

4

Add the tomatoes into the same bowl. Add the mixture into a grinder jar, add basil leaves, garlic cloves, salt, white wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, and ice cubes. Pour ¾ cup chilled water and grind into a fine mixture.

5

Transfer the mixture into serving bowls, garnish with fried croutons, cherry tomato halves, chopped green capsicum, chopped onion, chopped cucumber, and arrange some basil leaves. Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle crushed black peppercorns.

Cooking Techniques

blendingchilling

Equipment Needed

grinder jarmixing bowl

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

vegangluten-free

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

Andalusian GazpachoCold Spanish Soup
Local Name: Gazpacho clásico

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