Gazpacho

Name: Gazpacho
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: 4 large tomatoes, chopped; 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped; 1 red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar; 1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar; 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for serving; Coarse salt and ground pepper; Toasted country bread, for serving (optional); Shaved Manchego or Parmesan cheese, for serving

December 22, 2011

WHY IT’S LIGHT Gazpacho is traditionally made with pieces of stale bread as a thickener. In this lightened version, vegetables alone contribute heft, and toasted bread is offered as an optional side.

Recipe information

Yield
serves 4

Ingredients

4 large tomatoes, chopped

1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped

1 red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, chopped

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 teaspoon sherry vinegar

1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar

1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for serving

Coarse salt and ground pepper

Toasted country bread, for serving (optional)

Shaved Manchego or Parmesan cheese, for serving

Preparation

Step 1
In a food processor, purée tomatoes until almost smooth. Add cucumber, bell pepper,garlic, both vinegars, and oil; season with salt and pepper. Pulse until mostly smooth.
Step 2
Transfer soup to a large bowl; cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours. Season with more salt and pepper, and thin with water if necessary. Brush bread, if using, with oil. Divide soup among four bowls, drizzle with oil, and top with cheese; serve bread alongside.
nutrition information
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Per Serving (without bread)
Step 4
Calories: 182
Step 5
Fat: 14.8g (2.1g Saturated Fat)
Step 6
Protein: 2.3g
Step 7
Carbohydrates: 12.1g
Step 8
Fiber: 3g

Everyday Food: Light

TagsCold Soup Soup Soup/Stew Gazpacho Spanish European Tomato Vegetable Cucumber Bell Pepper Starter Main Lunch Dinner Gluten Free Nut Free Vegetarian Easy Weeknight Meals No-Cook Food Processor Summer Cookbooks

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