Basic Red Gazpacho

8 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • About 2 pounds ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped
  • 1 red or yellow bell pepper, seeded, stemmed, and roughly chopped
  • 2 pickling (Kirby) cucumbers, 1 small firm cucumber, or about 1/3 seedless (English) cucumber, peeled if necessary and roughly chopped
  • 4 slices stale good-quality white bread (about 1/4 pound), crusts removed
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled
  • 1 tablespoon or more sherry vinegar or good-quality wine vinegar, or to taste
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1
    Mince a bit of the tomato, pepper, and cucumber for garnish and set aside.
  2. 2
    Soak the bread in a cup of water for 5 minutes, then squeeze out the excess water.
  3. 3
    Place the bread in a blender or food processor with the unminced tomato, pepper, and cucumber, 6 cups water, the garlic, and the vinegar.
  4. 4
    Process until smooth, then add the olive oil slowly, with the machine running.
  5. 5
    Season with salt and pepper and refrigerate until ready to serve; the flavor will improve over a few hours.
  6. 6
    Before serving, check the seasoning again and garnish with the reserved tomato, pepper, and cucumber.

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