Iced Gazpacho With Homemade Garlic Croutons

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1
Iced Gazpacho with Homemade Garlic Croutons is a refreshing soup perfect for a hot summer day
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Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Very Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 red bell peppers , seeded and coarsely chopped
1 cucumber , peeled , seeded , and coarsely chopped
14 ounces tomatoes , large and juicy ones , skinned , seeded and coarsely chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove , halved
2 slices bread , crusts removed and cut into 1/4 inch cubes
sea salt
diced green and red bell pepper
finely diced seeded cucumber
chopped scallion
ice cube

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
235
Sugar
9g
Fat
14g
Gazpacho is a traditional Spanish soup made of raw vegetables and served cold. This iced version is perfect for summer, as it is light, refreshing and packed with flavor. The addition of homemade garlic croutons adds some crunch and texture to the soup, making it a satisfying meal option. Gazpacho is easily customizable, allowing you to adjust the ingredients to your personal preferences. Serve it as an appetizer or a main course for a light and healthy meal on a hot afternoon.

Instructions

1.Make the soup by blending the red bell peppers, cucumber, tomatoes, olive oil, sherry wine vinegar and salt and pepper.
2.Refrigerate the soup until cold.
3.Make the croutons by heating olive oil in a pan and adding garlic. Cook until garlic is golden brown and then remove it from the oil.
4.Add bread cubes to the same pan and fry until golden brown, sprinkling with sea salt.
5.Serve the soup with croutons, diced green and red bell pepper, finely-diced seeded cucumber, chopped scallion and ice cubes.

PROS

Iced Gazpacho is a refreshing summer soup that is low in calorie and packed with nutrients.
It is perfect for hot weather and can be easily customized with your favorite veggies.

CONS

Not everyone may like the cold soup taste, and it may take some time to prepare the vegetables.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The soup is full of vitamins and minerals from the different vegetables used. The red bell peppers are rich in vitamin C, while the tomatoes contain lycopene, which has been associated with reducing inflammation. Cucumbers are high in water and contain antioxidants, and garlic and olive oil have been linked to reducing cholesterol levels.

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