Gazpacho

Gazpacho
Gazpacho might be A mixture of cucumber, onion, high quality olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. It is perfect for Summer. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Instructions

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Soak the bread, in a medium bowl of water to soften, about 15 to 20 minutes. Squeeze out the excess water and place in a large bowl. Coarsely chop the tomatoes, 2/3 of the cucumber, 1/2 the onion, and 1/2 the pepper and add to the bread.
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Add the garlic, season with salt, and drizzle with olive oil.
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Mix to combine and let sit for about 20 to 30 minutes to allow the flavors to marry and to let the salt pull some moisture out of the tomatoes.
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Meanwhile, for the garnish, dice the remaining cucumber, onion and green pepper into perfect 1/4-inch dice and reserve.
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Working in batches, puree the tomato/bread mixture in a blender with the vinegar. Blend in tomato juice to loosen the mixture, if needed.
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Remove soup to a large bowl and stir in about 1/2 cup of high quality olive oil. Taste for salt and add more, if needed.
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Chill.
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Serve cold garnished with the diced cucumber, pepper and onion.
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Drizzle with a little more olive oil, if desired.
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How refreshing!

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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 30 m.
Servings4
Health Score20
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