TRADITIONAL GAZPACHO

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The quintessential ingredients are all here: tomatoes, leftover bread, garlic, and a hint of sherry vinegar.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

2 cups cubed crustless day-old bread
2 garlic cloves
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 pounds ripe tomatoes, preferably beefsteak, seeded
1 four-inch piece English cucumber, peeled and seeded
1 one-inch-thick slice green bell pepper
2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 cup cold water, plus more for soaking
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup torn rustic bread
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Make the gazpacho: Cover bread with cold water, and let soak for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, cover garlic with water in a small saucepan, and bring to a boil. Cook for 3 minutes; drain.
Transfer garlic to a blender. Squeeze excess liquid from bread, and transfer bread to blender. Add 2 teaspoons salt, the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and vinegars. Puree until smooth. With machine running, pour in oil in a slow, steady stream, blending until emulsified. Blend in cold water. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate gazpacho until chilled, at least 3 hours (or up to 1 day).
Make the croutons: Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add bread, and fry, tossing constantly, until pale gold and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bread to a paper-towel-lined plate. Season with salt and pepper.
Divide chilled gazpacho among 6 bowls. Drizzle with oil, and top with croutons just before serving.

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Sandra Noble

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This gazpacho is the perfect party appetizer. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

Tawhid Kazi

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I love the fact that this gazpacho is vegan. It's a delicious and healthy way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.

Wisdom Biisuki

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This gazpacho is a great make-ahead meal. I like to make a big batch on the weekend and then enjoy it all week long.

Ayishah Balde

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I thought this gazpacho was just okay. It wasn't as flavorful as I was expecting.

Gudu Gupta

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This gazpacho is a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less chili pepper or paprika.

Angelo Andrews

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I've been making this gazpacho for years, and it's always a hit with my friends and family. It's a great way to use up fresh summer vegetables.

Malia Waln

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This gazpacho is the perfect summer soup. It's light, refreshing, and flavorful. I love serving it with a side of grilled chicken or fish.

Saeed HH

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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my gazpacho came out really watery. I think I might have added too much cucumber.

Dwood Aslam

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This gazpacho is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day. It's also a healthy and nutritious meal.

Rameez Tanoli

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I'm not a big fan of gazpacho, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. It was refreshing and flavorful, and I liked the combination of vegetables.

Misty Westrom

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I found this gazpacho to be a bit bland. I would recommend adding more salt and pepper, or perhaps some other spices.

Kian Diyanat

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This gazpacho is a bit too acidic for my taste. I would recommend adding less vinegar or lemon juice.

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I've made this gazpacho several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a refreshing and flavorful soup that's perfect for any occasion.

Haris Farooq

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This gazpacho is a great way to use up summer vegetables. I always have a lot of tomatoes and cucumbers in my garden, and this is a delicious way to use them up.

Hefa Moala

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My whole family loved this gazpacho. Even my kids, who are picky eaters, asked for seconds.

Cristiano Azevedo

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This gazpacho is so easy to make. I just threw all of the ingredients in my blender and let it rip. It was ready in minutes!

Alejandro Alex

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I love the combination of flavors in this gazpacho. The sweetness of the tomatoes and cucumbers pairs perfectly with the acidity of the vinegar and lemon juice.