Gazpacho – A Perfect Spanish Summer Soup

I love to savor every last moment of summer, and the local tomatoes are the highlight of my favorite summer soup, Gazpacho.

I learned how to cook this in Spain when I studied abroad and lived in the college town of Salamanca. While there are several versions, some including day-old bread that is soaked in water, mine is simple and very easy (no blanching, chopping). But there are a few things that truly make this taste authentic and flavorful; organic tomatoes, Persian cucumbers (sometimes called Kirby cucumbers), and Sherry vinegar. If you want to get fancy you can strain it before serving, but I love it thick and a tiny bit pulpy.

Classic Spanish Gazpacho (Tomato Cucumber Soup)

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• Author: Roni Proter
• Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

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• 4–5 large organic tomatoes (preferably heirloom or local, in-season varietal, here’s how to pick them)
• 5 medium-sized Persian cucumbers, skin on
• 1/2 green bell pepper
• 1/2 red onion
• 2 tbsp Sherry vinegar (start with this, taste after it’s blended, and add more if you want it tangier)
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Roughly chop all the vegetable ingredients. Place in a very high-powered blender, along with a generous pinch of salt and a little pepper, the sherry vinegar, and puree.
2. While it’s blending, add the olive oil so it emulsifies.
3. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding salt and vinegar as needed.
4. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.