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Gazpacho

Andalusia's chilled tomato soup: ripe summer vegetables blended with olive oil and sherry vinegar. No cooking at all.

Prep15 min
Cook–
Rest / soak2 h
Makes4 servings
LevelEasy

Allergens: None of the 11 common allergens. Always check labels.

Gazpacho
Photo: Bocadorada · CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Ingredients

4 servings

    Method

    1. Put the tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, garlic, vinegar and salt in a blender and blend until very smooth.
    2. With the motor running, slowly pour in the olive oil.
    3. For a silkier soup, push it through a sieve.
    4. Chill for at least 2 hours. Taste and adjust salt and vinegar before serving.
    5. Serve very cold, topped with finely diced cucumber, pepper and a drizzle of olive oil.
    Cook's tip: Many traditional versions blend in about 50 g of stale bread for body; leave it out to keep the soup gluten-free.

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