Saturday, August 27, 2011

GAZPACHO


A fresh and cold recipe for the summer. But not only for the summer. A delicacy from Spain. Tomatoes and vegetables for a delicious sort of cold soup. Let’s cook.

Ingredients:

4 tomatoes
1 green pepper
1 onion
1 clove of garlic (optional)
Some pickle or cucumbers to taste
A small loaf of bread
Some extra virgin olive oil
Some vinegar
Some salt to taste
Some cold water

It is very easy to make. It is important that the ingredients are really fresh. Except the bread. You can use bread made the day before. In fact, it is better like that.
First we will prepare the vegetables. To do this, cut them a bit so that the blender can work better. If you want, and if you have time, you can keep all the cut vegetables in the fridge for one night. That would be good. Add part of the oil and the vinegar and let it rest in the fridge. The next day, put them in the blender. And then blend. Little by little. Add more oil and vinegar to make the gazpacho to your taste. The secret is adding the exact amount of water to your taste. And some salt, of course. When you find your Gazpacho perfect for you, store it in the fridge.
It is a good idea to reserve some of the vegetables without blending them. When you serve your Gazpacho, add some of those vegetables. The moment you serve it, add some extra virgin olive oil.
And then, just enjoy!

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