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Make this fresh, simple Spanish Gazpacho and pop it in the fridge, so it's nice and cold when you're ready to serve.
See the Zhuzh it up! section for a slight variation - let us know which is your favourite!
Prep Time: 20 min
Additional Time: 6 hr to overnight (chilling)
Cook time: n/a
Servings: 8-10
Ingredients
About 2 lbs ripe red tomatoes, cored and roughly cut into chunks
1 long, light green pepper, such as Anaheim, cored, seeded and roughly cut into chunks
1 cucumber, about 8 inches long, peeled and roughly cut into chunks
1 clove garlic
2 tsp sherry vinegar, more to taste (apple cider vinegar will also do)
Salt to taste
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, more to taste, plus more for drizzling
Directions
Combine tomatoes, pepper, cucumber and garlic in a blender (if necessary, work in batches.) Blend at high speed until very smooth, at least 2 min, pausing occasionally to scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula.
With the motor running, drizzle in the vinegar and 2 tsp salt. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil. The mixture will become smooth and emulsified, like a salad dressing. If it still seems watery, drizzle in more olive oil until texture is creamy.
Strain the mixture, pushing all the liquid through with a spatula or the back of a spoon. Discard the solids. Transfer to a large pitcher (preferably glass) and chill until very cold, at least 6 hrs or overnight.
Before serving, adjust the seasonings with salt and vinegar. If soup is very thick, stir in a few tablespoons ice water. Serve in glasses, over ice if desired, or in a bowl. A few drops of olive oil on top are a nice touch.
Zhuzh it up!
Some say a traditional Gazpacho includes bread to make it creamier. We've tried it both ways. To make it this way, sprinkle a tsp or two of vinegar on a couple of slices of French bread to soften it slightly (just the inside, not the crust). Let it sit a few minutes and then add it in the blender with the rest of your ingredients.
If you choose to eat your Gazpacho in a bowl with a spoon, try topping it with diced tomatoes, avocado, or cucumber. A drizzle of the juice from your salted lemons jar is also delicious!
This recipe was adapted from Best Gazpacho, written by Julia Moskin. Find it on cooking.nytimes.com
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