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Gazpacho

A refreshing cold soup made from ripe tomatoes and other fresh vegetables, perfect for hot summer days.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 6 medium ripe tomatoes peeled and chopped
  • 1 medium cucumber peeled and chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 medium red onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Liquids
  • 3 cups tomato juice
  • ¼ cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a blender, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and garlic.
  2. Add the tomato juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, and cumin (if using).
  3. Blend until smooth, adjusting seasoning as needed.
  4. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
  5. Serve cold, garnished with diced vegetables if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a chunkier texture, reserve some diced vegetables to stir in after blending.

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