Preparing Spanish soup Gazpacho

 

Gazpacho is a cold Spanish soup made with fresh vegetables. Here's a simple recipe to prepare it:

Ingredients:

- 6 ripe tomatoes

- 1 cucumber

- 1 red bell pepper

- 1 small red onion

- 2 cloves of garlic

- 3 cups tomato juice

- 1/4 cup olive oil

- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

- Salt and pepper to taste

- Optional garnishes: chopped fresh herbs (like basil or parsley), croutons

Instructions:

1. Wash and chop all the vegetables into chunks.

2. Place the chopped vegetables and garlic in a blender or food processor.

3. Blend until everything is finely chopped.

4. Slowly add the tomato juice, olive oil, and red wine vinegar while blending.

5. Blend until the mixture is smooth. You can adjust the consistency by adding more tomato juice if needed.

6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

7. Chill the gazpacho in the refrigerator for at least a couple of hours to let the flavors meld.

8. Before serving, give it a good stir. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

9. Serve the gazpacho cold, garnished with chopped herbs and croutons if desired.

Enjoy your refreshing homemade gazpacho!

Keep in mind that gazpacho is quite versatile, so feel free to adjust the ingredients and seasonings to suit your taste.