Gazpacho Andaluz
Straight from Spain, this recipe is both easy and mouthwateringly delicious. To prepare it, having a hand mixer with chopping blades, a food processor, or a blender will come in handy. This gazpacho can be garnished with minced vegetables and parsley, or served with a sprinkle of crushed ice for extra refreshment.
Ingredients
- 8 cups cold water
- 8 large tomatoes - peeled, seeded and chopped
- ¼ cup minced onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cucumber, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, minced
- 1 (1 pound) loaf stale French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup wine vinegar
- ⅛ tablespoon salt
Instructions
- Combine water, tomatoes, bread, and oil in a large stock pot. Set aside.
- In a food processor or blender, blend onion, garlic, cucumber, and green pepper to a paste. Stir into the stock pot.
- Using a hand mixer, blend until ingredients have a watery, pinkish consistency. Alternatively, process in a blender or food processor until smooth. Add vinegar, and season with salt.
Nutrition
Calories: 301kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 10gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 553mgPotassium: 657mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 3mg
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