Southern Spain-style Gazpacho

ingredients

• servings: 4
• 3/4 green bell pepper, seeded
• 1/2 cucumber, peeled and sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 day-old crusty bread rolls, cut into thick slices
• 6 tomatoes, peeled and quartered
• 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon olive oil

recipe

preparation time: 20 mins ready time: 1 hr 20 mins


• blend the green bell pepper, cucumber, garlic, and 1/2 cup olive oil together in a blender until smooth. add the bread slices to the blender one at a time and blend each into the mixture until smooth. blend the tomatoes into the mixture one at a time until smooth. transfer the mixture to a bowl; season with salt and cayenne pepper. cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour. drizzle with balsamic vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon olive oil to serve.