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Simple Gazpacho

Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen|

Simple Gazpacho
2.9 (7 ratings)
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A cold soup that can be prepared ahead of time is an ideal start to dinner on Fire Island — or whichever beach you call home. Click here to see 9 Great Gazpacho Recipes to Help You Chill Out.
Servings
8
Ingredients
  • 1/2 loaf yesterday's french bread
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 pound tomatoes, preferably local, seeded and cut into large chunks (8-12 tomatoes)
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into large pieces
  • 1 italian frying pepper, cut into large pieces
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and cut into large pieces
  • 1 cucumber, peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 1 medium-sized spanish onion, cut into large chunks
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup sherry vinegar
  • chopped tomatoes, green bell pepper, and onion, for garnish
Directions
  1. Using your hands, break the bread into big chunks and soak in a bowl of water for 10 minutes.
  2. Squeeze the excess water out of the bread and transfer to the bowl of a food processor. Add the garlic and oil and process until smooth. Add the tomatoes, peppers, cucumber, onion, salt, and cumin. Process until you achieve a smooth consistency. Add the vinegar and process for 30 seconds. Blend in 1 ½-2¼ cups cold water, depending on the desired consistency, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  3. To serve, divide the gazpacho among 8 bowls and garnish with chopped tomatoes, green pepper, and onion.
 
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