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Bistro Summer Gazpacho Recipe with Heirloom Tomatoes Easy and Fresh

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A bright, refreshing chilled soup bursting with vibrant heirloom tomatoes, perfect for a light lunch or elegant starter on hot summer days.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium heirloom tomatoes (about 2 pounds / 900g)
  • 1 medium cucumber (about 8 oz / 225g)
  • 1 small green bell pepper (about 4 oz / 115g)
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 medium red onion (about 2 oz / 60g)
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (60 ml)
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup cold water (120 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional garnishes: fresh basil or parsley, crusty bread croutons, extra drizzle of olive oil

Instructions

  1. Wash all vegetables. Core and roughly chop the heirloom tomatoes, leaving skins on.
  2. Peel and chop the cucumber, removing seeds if preferred.
  3. Deseed and chop the green bell pepper.
  4. Peel and roughly chop the red onion and garlic cloves.
  5. Add tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and garlic to blender. Pulse a few times, then blend on high for 1-2 minutes until mostly smooth with some texture.
  6. Pour in olive oil and red wine vinegar. Add cold water, salt, and pepper. Blend again for 30 seconds to combine. Taste and adjust water or vinegar as needed.
  7. Transfer gazpacho to a bowl or pitcher, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and let flavors meld.
  8. Before serving, stir gazpacho, pour into chilled bowls or glasses, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle fresh basil or parsley, and add croutons if desired.

Notes

Use ripe but firm heirloom tomatoes for best flavor. Chill gazpacho for at least 1 hour before serving. Adjust vinegar carefully to avoid overpowering acidity. For a smoother texture, peel tomatoes by blanching. Add stale bread soaked in water to thicken if desired. Gazpacho tastes better the next day after flavors meld.

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Keywords: gazpacho, heirloom tomatoes, summer soup, chilled soup, fresh, easy, healthy, vegetarian, vegan

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