"Gazpacho is a quintessential Spanish summer soup, typically made with ripe tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, garlic, vinegar, olive oil, and stale bread soaked in water."
Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho Soup
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Prep time: 15mins
Cook time: 2hrs
Serves or Makes: 4
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ingredients
- 2 pounds heirloom tomatoes
- 1 medium peeled and chopped cucumber
- 1 medium cored and chopped yellow bell pepper
- 3 cloves peeled garlic
- 1 slice stale baguette
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
Method
Step 1
Begin by placing the stale bread in a bowl of water and allow it to soak.
Step 2
Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, yellow bell pepper, red onion, and garlic. Blend until the mixture is as smooth as you’d like.
Step 3
Squeeze out the water from the soaked bread and add the bread to the blender or food processor. Continue to blend until it is incorporated.
Step 4
While the blender or food processor is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. This will emulsify the oil into the soup, creating a creamy texture.
Step 5
Add the sherry vinegar, salt, and ground black pepper. Blend again to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Step 6
Cover and chill the soup in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. This also allows the flavors to meld together.
Step 7
Garnish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a slice of fresh bread, chopped vegetables, or hard boiled eggs.