Gazpacho Andaluz

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
Refreshing Gazpacho Andaluz recipe to cool you down on a hot summer day
in Soup

Prep

20 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Easy

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Ingredients

8 cups cold water
8 large tomatoes - peeled , seeded and chopped
1/4 cup minced onion
1 clove garlic , minced
1 cucumber , peeled and finely chopped
1 green bell pepper , minced
1 loaf stale French bread , cut into 1 inch cubes
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup wine vinegar
1/8 tablespoon salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
170
Sugar
9g
Fat
9g
Gazpacho Andaluz is a cold soup that originated in Andalusia, Spain. The soup is made from fresh vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumber, and peppers, as well as stale bread. Gazpacho is commonly served in Spain during the hot summer months and is a refreshing way to cool down. The soup is traditionally served cold and can be garnished with croutons, diced vegetables, and fresh herbs.

Instructions

1.In a blender, combine chopped tomatoes, minced onion, minced garlic, chopped cucumber and minced green bell pepper.
2.Puree until smooth.
3.In a separate bowl, soak the cubed French bread in cold water for 10 minutes.
4.Squeeze the water out of the soaked bread and add it to the blender with the tomato mixture.
5.Add olive oil, wine vinegar and salt to the blender and puree again until smooth.
6.Chill the gazpacho in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.

PROS

This cold soup is perfect for hot summer days and is packed with vitamins and minerals from the fresh vegetables.

It’s easy to make and can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

Gazpacho is also a great way to use up stale bread.

CONS

Some people may not enjoy the texture or taste of cold soup.

Gazpacho is traditionally made with raw garlic, which can be overpowering for some people and may cause indigestion.

The high acidity of gazpacho can also cause heartburn for some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Gazpacho is a healthy and low-calorie food that is high in vitamins A and C, potassium, and antioxidants.
Tomatoes and garlic, two main ingredients in gazpacho, have been linked to benefits such as reducing the risk of heart disease and cancer and supporting digestive health.

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