Gazpacho
Get ready to experience a delicious taste of Spain with this healthy and refreshing Gazpacho Recipe! Made with a combination of fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers blended together with rich olive oil, garlic, and a splash of red wine vinegar, this zesty chilled soup is the perfect summer recipe to cool off your guests and tantalize their taste buds!
Light, zesty, and slightly acidic, gazpacho is a traditional Spanish chilled soup that has gained worldwide acclaim for its refreshing and vibrant flavors. Originating from the southern region of Andalusia in Spain, this delicious soup blends together the natural savoriness of ripe tomatoes with the crispness of cucumber and the subtle sweetness of red bell pepper. The flavors are then further enhanced by the addition of fresh garlic, rich olive oil, and vinegar, to create a uniquely satisfying soup that is invigorating and incredibly flavorful.
- 2 pounds ripe tomatoes (quartered)
- ½ English cucumber (peeled and roughly chopped)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 medium shallot (peeled and chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup olive oil (extra virgin)
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- croutons
- fresh basil (chopped)