Best way to grow the perfect Gazpacho (Classic) in 3 stepsGazpacho (Classic)
This classic gazpacho recipe is a refreshing and flavorful cold soup, perfect for a summer's day. It's packed with fresh vegetables and comes together quickly with just a few simple steps.
Equipment
- Blender
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 kg ripe tomatoes
- 1 cucumber
- 0.5 green bell pepper
- 0.25 red onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 50 g stale bread crusts removed
- 60 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 100 ml cold water
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Roughly chop the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and garlic. Tear the stale bread into small pieces.
Blending
- Combine all chopped vegetables, bread, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and cold water in a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
Seasoning and Chilling
- Season the gazpacho with salt and pepper to taste, then chill for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
For an even smoother texture, you can pass the gazpacho through a fine-mesh sieve after blending. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and croutons if desired.