Ingredients

2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups bread cubes , crusts removed
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 1/2 cups tomato juice
2 lbs tomatoes , peel , seed , chop
2/3 cup red bell pepper , minced
2/3 cup green bell pepper , minced
1/3 cup scallion , minced
1 cucumber , minced
1/2 cup red onion , minced
1/2 lb shrimp , peeled and deveined
1/4 cup mint or 1/4 cup cilantro , fresh
Gazpacho is a cold soup originating from Spain that's made with fresh vegetables and herbs. It's perfect for a hot summer day when you need to cool off and want something light and refreshing. The soup's primary ingredient is tomatoes, which are peeled, seeded, and chopped up into small pieces. To that, we add garlic, bread crumbs, olive oil, cumin, and red wine vinegar, which all contribute to the soup's unique flavor profile. Finally, we top it off with shrimp and fresh mint or cilantro leaves for an added burst of freshness.

Instructions

1.Crush garlic and salt to make a paste.
2.Add bread and vinegar, then crush to a coarse consistency.
3.Slowly add olive oil, cumin, and tomato juice, stirring constantly.
4.Stir in tomatoes, scallions, cucumbers, bell peppers, and red onion.
5.Chill gazpacho for 2-3 hours.
6.Before serving, spoon gazpacho into bowls and top with shrimp and fresh mint or cilantro leaves.

PROS

Spicy Gazpacho With Shrimp is a refreshing and flavorful summer soup that is perfect for a hot day.
It’s low in calories and fat but high in nutrients, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to eat healthily.
The shrimp adds a great source of lean protein and omega-3 fatty acids.

CONS

Gazpacho is not for everyone due to its texture and taste.
Some find it too watery and unappetizing.
If you’re not a fan of raw tomatoes, you might not enjoy this soup as much as others.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Spicy Gazpacho With Shrimp is chock-full of healthy vegetables and herbs, including tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers, and garlic. Tomatoes are a great source of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that may help protect against heart disease and some types of cancer. Bell peppers are rich in vitamin C, which is essential for immune function, while cucumbers are a good source of vitamin K, which is important for maintaining healthy bones.

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