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Authentic Spanish Gazpacho

A bowl of gazpacho garnished with basil, peppers, cucumbers, red onion
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Authentic Spanish gazpacho is the perfect appetizer or light meal on a hot day! 

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds ripe tomatoes
  • 1 small 1/2 pound cucumber, peeled and seeded
  • 1 medium green pepper
  • 1/2 small Spanish yellow onion (about 1/2 cup)
  • 2 small garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons high-quality olive oil
  • 1–2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar (NOT Sherry wine!)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 thick slice of bread, soaked in water with crusts removed
  • OPTIONAL: 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 

Instructions

  • Chop the tomatoes, pepper and cucumber into quarter inch pieces. 
  • Sqeeze water out of bread 
  • Add all of the ingredients to blender, including seasonings. 
  • Blend 1 or 2 minutes until desired consistency. 
  • Chill for at least 4 hours.
  • Serve cold and add optional garnish!

Notes

  • Omit cumin if you don’t love the taste
  • Use 1 tablespoon of vinegar if you prefer your gazpacho less acidic 

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Find it online: https://eatbeautifullyblog.com/authentic-spanish-gazpacho/