Andalusian-Style Tomato Gazpacho
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2½ pounds very ripe tomatoes quartered
- 2 garlic cloves coarsely chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper coarsely chopped (about ¾ cup)
- One 2-inch chunk country bread, crust removed
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin optional
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ cup mild extra-virgin olive oil
- Finely chopped red and green bell peppers for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine half of the tomatoes, all of the garlic, coarsely chopped pepper, bread, vinegar, salt, cumin, and sugar.
- Process until smooth.
- With the motor running, gradually add the remaining tomatoes and blend until smooth.
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil until fully incorporated.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a medium bowl, pressing with the back of a ladle to extract as much liquid as possible.
- Discard the solids.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the gazpacho for at least 2 hours, or overnight, to chill and allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, taste the gazpacho and adjust the seasoning with more vinegar or salt if needed.
- If the soup is too thick, you can thin it with a bit of ice water.
- Pour the chilled gazpacho into individual bowls and garnish with finely chopped red and green bell peppers, if desired.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
Pair this refreshing gazpacho with a crisp, dry Spanish white wine such as Albariño or a chilled rosé.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 210 kcal | Carbohydrates: 13 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 17 g | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 8 g