Glorious Gazpacho
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with Glorious Gazpacho, a chilled Spanish soup brimming with garden-fresh ingredients. This no-cook recipe combines juicy ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, sweet bell peppers, and aromatic garlic, all blended to perfection with a touch of extra-virgin olive oil, tangy red wine vinegar, and stale bread for a creamy texture. Ready in just 20 minutes, this refreshing dish is perfect for hot days and can be served as an elegant appetizer or a light main course. Customize the consistency to your liking, and don’t forget a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh basil for the finishing touch! With its bold colors and deliciously zesty taste, this gazpacho is as beautiful as it is flavorful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 large ripe tomatoes
- 1 large English cucumber
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 1 small red onion
- 2 medium garlic cloves
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 slices stale bread
- 4 leaves fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash and prepare the vegetables. Core and roughly chop the tomatoes. Peel the cucumber, leaving a few strips of skin for texture, and dice into chunks. De-seed and chop the red and green bell peppers. Peel and chop the red onion and garlic cloves.
Soak the stale bread slices in water for 2-3 minutes, then squeeze out the excess water and set aside.
In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped vegetables, soaked bread, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1/2 cup water, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper.
Blend the mixture until smooth. If you prefer a chunkier texture, pulse until desired consistency is reached.
Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt, pepper, or vinegar if needed.
For a silky texture, strain the gazpacho through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl, pressing the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. This step is optional.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill and allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the gazpacho in chilled bowls. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh basil leaves if desired.
Enjoy this Glorious Gazpacho as a light main course or a starter on a warm day!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.0 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.6 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 375 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 112.3 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.7 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.5 g | ||
| Protein | 22.0 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 325 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 3895 mg | 83% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
