THE AUTHENTIC SPANISH GAZPACHO RECIPE

 

Gazpacho is a cold soup originating from Andalusia, Spain. It is made primarily of raw vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, bread, garlic and extra virgin olive oil, blended together to create a refreshing soup.

Here is a step-by-step gazpacho  recipe using extra virgin olive oil:

Ingredients

• • 6 medium ripe tomatoes

• • 1 medium cucumber

• • 1 red bell pepper

• • 1 green bell pepper

• • 1/2 white onion

• • 2 cloves of garlic

• • 2 slices of bread, crusts removed

• • 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil

• • 3 tablespoons of sherry vinegar

• • Salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cut the tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, and onion into small pieces.
2. Blend the vegetables together with the bread and garlic until smooth.
3. Stir in the extra virgin olive oil, sherry vinegar, salt, and pepper.
4. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until cold.
5. Serve with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley or basil.

I had my first bowl of gazpacho when I was fifteen in Spain, and the impression it made was a lasting one.

Gwyneth Paltrow

Enjoy this classic and refreshing summer dish!