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Authentic Gazpacho
Ingredients (makes 4-6 servings)
- 2 pounds ripe roma tomatoes, halved and cored
- 1 small (1/2 lb) cucumber, peeled and seeded
- 1 medium green bell pepper, cored
- ½ small red onion, peeled
- 2 small garlic cloves (or 1 large clove), peeled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 thick slice of white bread, crusts removed, soaked**
- Optional garnishes: homemade croutons, chopped fresh herbs, a drizzle of olive oil, or any leftover chopped gazpacho ingredients
Directions
- Combine all ingredients together in a blender or food processor. Puree for 1 minute or until the soup reaches your desired consistency.
- Taste and season with extra salt, pepper, and/or cumin if needed.
- Refrigerate in a sealed container for 4 hours or until completely chilled.
- Serve cold, topped with your desired garnish.
** To soak your bread (which will make for better blending), place under running water for a couple of seconds. Ring out completely and add bread to blender or food processor.
Recipe provided by Aramark Cooking Demonstration and sourced from www.gimmesomeoven.com/authentic-gazpacho-recipe.
