Gazpacho Recipe - Cucumber and Herbs

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a similar flavor profile.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers health benefits and a milder taste.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs can be more accessible and still add flavor.

cucumbers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cucumbers

Zucchini can be used for a different flavor while being low-calorie.

Peel the cucumbers.

Grind dill seeds, mustard seeds, and coarse salt in a mortar and pestle.

Add the ground spice paste and some cucumber pieces to the blender.

Add a bit of water and pulse until liquid.

Roughly chop fresh herbs including green onions and add them to the blender.

Break day old bread into small pieces and add to the blender.

Add extra virgin olive oil and lime juice to the blender.

Blend everything until smooth and creamy.

Chill the soup before serving.

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