Andalusian-Style Tomato Gazpacho

Portions:6
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
2 hours
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 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
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Course Appetizer / Soup
Cuisine European / Spain