Spanish Gazpacho: A Cool Summer Soup Recipe

Gazpacho Recipe

Step 1: Prepare the Vegetables [00:30]

• Roughly chop the red and green peppers, removing the seeds.

Step 2: Add Onion and Garlic [01:00]

• Add half a Spanish onion and a garlic clove (remove the germ if desired).

Step 3: Incorporate Tomatoes [01:24]

• Add six roughly chopped tomatoes to the mix.

Step 4: Add Cucumber [01:35]

• Cut about a quarter of a cucumber (skin on) and add it to the mixture.

Step 5: Include Bread [01:46]

• Add stale bread to give body to the recipe.

Step 6: Pour in Water [02:00]

• Add about a glass of water to the mix.

Step 7: Season the Mixture [02:01]

• Add a good pinch of salt and pepper, and a drizzle of sherry vinegar.

Step 8: Add Olive Oil and Cumin [02:18]

• Pour in extra virgin olive oil and a generous pinch of cumin.

Step 9: Blend the Ingredients [02:49]

• Blend the mixture until smooth, adding a couple of ice cubes to keep it cold.

Step 10: Serve the Gazpacho [03:09]

• Pour the gazpacho into a bowl and garnish with fried bread, croutons, and extra vegetables.

Step 11: Add Final Touches [03:27]

• Drizzle with olive oil and add an ice cube if desired for extra crunchiness.