Classic Gazpacho

Name: Classic Gazpacho
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: to garnish Tomato, finely diced; 800 g Tomatoes, ripe, roughly chopped; Salt, to taste; Black Pepper, to taste; 40 g Stale Bread, optional, for body; 1.5 tbsp Sherry Vinegar, or red wine vinegar; 120 ml Water, cold, adjust to texture; 1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped; 3 tbsp Olive Oil, extra virgin; 1 clove Garlic, minced; 1 medium Cucumber, peeled and chopped; to garnish Cucumber, finely diced

A refreshing chilled Spanish tomato soup with cucumber, peppers, olive oil, and a bright vinegar finish.

75 mins total for first methodServes 4On the Hob

Ingredients ↓Method ↓

Ingredients

to garnish Tomato, finely diced
800 g Tomatoes, ripe, roughly chopped
Salt, to taste
Black Pepper, to taste
40 g Stale Bread, optional, for body
1.5 tbsp Sherry Vinegar, or red wine vinegar
120 ml Water, cold, adjust to texture
1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped
3 tbsp Olive Oil, extra virgin
1 clove Garlic, minced
1 medium Cucumber, peeled and chopped
to garnish Cucumber, finely diced

Method

15 mins prep75 mins total

Add tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, optional bread, and a pinch of salt to a blender.
Blend until very smooth, adding cold water as needed to reach your preferred consistency.
Taste and adjust with extra salt, pepper, or vinegar.
Pass through a fine sieve if you want an ultra-smooth finish.
Chill for at least 1–2 hours until very cold.
Serve in bowls or glasses with diced cucumber and tomato garnish.