World Flavors Cookbook

Gazpacho Clásico Andaluz

The great cold soup of Andalusia — blended ripe tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, garlic, and olive oil. The taste of a Spanish summer.

Cuisine: Spain

Ingredients

• 1kg very ripe tomatoes
• 1/2 cucumber, peeled
• 1 green pepper, seeded
• 1 clove garlic
• 3 tbsp sherry vinegar
• 100ml extra virgin olive oil
• 50g stale bread
• Salt

Instructions

1. Blend tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, garlic, and bread until smooth.
2. Strain through a fine sieve.
3. With blender running, drizzle in olive oil to emulsify.
4. Add sherry vinegar and salt.
5. Chill at least 3 hours.
6. Serve with small bowls of diced tomato, cucumber, and croutons.