Chilled Perfection: Fresh Gazpacho Delight
Description
Experience the vibrant taste of summer with our classic Gazpacho. This chilled Spanish soup combines ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and tangy peppers with a hint of garlic and olive oil for a refreshing and invigorating dish. Perfect as a light appetizer or a cooling main course, Gazpacho is your go-to for a refreshing and healthy meal that captures the essence of the season.
Ingredients
- 6 ripe • tomatoes, chopped
- 1 • cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
- 1 • red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 small • red onion, chopped
- 2 cloves • garlic, minced
- 4 cups • tomato juice
- 1/4 cup • red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup • extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon • sugar
- • Salt and pepper to taste
- • Dash of hot sauce (optional)
- • Fresh basil or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine chopped tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and garlic. Blend until smooth.
- Transfer blended mixture to a large bowl. Stir in tomato juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, pepper, and hot sauce (if using). Mix well.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill and allow flavors to meld.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or additional vinegar if needed before serving.
- Serve chilled, garnished with chopped fresh basil or cilantro. Enjoy this refreshing and vibrant gazpacho!
Chilled, Spanish, Tomato-based, Refreshing, Summer, Fresh vegetables, Olive oil, Healthy, Mediterranean, Cold soup
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