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Gazpacho

Name: Gazpacho
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1 kg Ripe tomatoes; 1 piece Cucumber (peeled); 0.5 pieces Green pepper; 1 clove Garlic; 80 g Stale white bread (crumb only, soaked); 80 ml Extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp Sherry vinegar; To taste Salt

Gazpacho is a classic Spanish soup that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Ripe tomatoes, Cucumber (peeled), Green pepper, Garlic, Stale white bread (crumb only, soaked), Extra virgin olive oil and Sherry vinegar, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. True to traditional Spanish cooking, the dish focuses on steeped in smoky pimentón, delicate saffron, and extra-virgin olive oil.

In authentic Spanish tradition, Gazpacho is best presented served family-style with crusty bread and lemon halves.

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Difficulty: easyPrep: 20 minCook: 0 minServes 4

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Ingredients

Ripe tomatoes1 kg
Cucumber (peeled)1 piece
Green pepper0.5 pieces
Garlic1 clove
Stale white bread (crumb only, soaked)80 g
Extra virgin olive oil80 ml
Sherry vinegar2 tbsp
SaltTo taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

4 steps

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Step 1

Soak the bread crumb in cold water for ten minutes and squeeze it dry.

Step 2🥄 Mix

Blend the tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, garlic and bread until completely smooth. It takes longer than you expect — a good two minutes at full speed.

Step 3

With the blender still running, pour the oil in a thin stream. The soup pales and thickens: that is the emulsion.

Step 4

Add the vinegar and salt, taste and season again. Pass it through a sieve for a silkier texture and chill for at least two hours.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Gazpacho reflects the timeless heritage of traditional Spanish home cooking, steeped in smoky pimentón, delicate saffron, and extra-virgin olive oil. Prepared for generations for family gatherings and celebrations, it represents the heart of regional culinary identity.

Dietary Substitutions

If you need to accommodate dietary restrictions, ripe tomatoes can be substituted with an equivalent volume of seasonal vegetables, legumes, or a protein alternative of your preference.

Chef Technique Tips

Season in stages rather than all at once at the end. Salting components as they cook draws out excess moisture, intensifies natural sugars, and builds harmonious depth of flavor throughout the dish.

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