Chilled Gazpacho |
Most of my international recipes are from what I have read in Mills n
Boon! How I still adore those books … now I have slightly “upgraded” myself and
I read Percy Jackson and his antics! Maybe when the kiddo starts reading
M&B I will do the same again!
Boon! How I still adore those books … now I have slightly “upgraded” myself and
I read Percy Jackson and his antics! Maybe when the kiddo starts reading
M&B I will do the same again!
There was such book where the heroine is served delicious “gazpacho’ soup! The
author went on describing the soup and I was surprised that there is chilled
soup! Soup to my mind is to be served hot! Before the meal and generally it
fills me up so much that I want hardly any dinner! Boooooooo! What a punishment
for a foodie !
author went on describing the soup and I was surprised that there is chilled
soup! Soup to my mind is to be served hot! Before the meal and generally it
fills me up so much that I want hardly any dinner! Boooooooo! What a punishment
for a foodie !
But exceptions prove the rule “Gazpacho" is cool, refreshing and flavourful
start to a meal on a hot summer day. Gazpacho can be had from a soup bowl, or
drink it from a glass.
start to a meal on a hot summer day. Gazpacho can be had from a soup bowl, or
drink it from a glass.
This soup originates in the southern part of Spain called Andalusia. It is
tasty, refreshing and very healthy, since it is made from nothing but fresh
vegetables and a bit of oil and vinegar.
tasty, refreshing and very healthy, since it is made from nothing but fresh
vegetables and a bit of oil and vinegar.
So this summer I am going to do what Spaniards do - Make a batch of /gazpacho/
and keep it in a glass pitcher in the refrigerator for whenever you need a cool
drink.
and keep it in a glass pitcher in the refrigerator for whenever you need a cool
drink.
So today in the Mega marathon which we call as “ Around the World in
30 Days” lets visit Spain.
30 Days” lets visit Spain.
Gazpacho
Recipe Source: Adapted from here
and here
and here
Ingredients:
- 1.5 kgs/10-12 ripe tomatoes
- 2 slices of white bread, crust removed
- 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, coarsely chopped
- 1 small onion, coarsely chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 green capsicum, washed, de seeded, coarsely chopped
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- salt to taste
Garnish:
- 3-4 croutons (optional)
Method:
- Make a cross cut on the tomatoes near the stalk.
- Boil 3 litres of water, switch off the gas. Drop the tomatoes in the water.
There should be enough water for the tomatoes to soak. Let them stand for 30
minutes. - After 30 minutes drain and peel the tomatoes, remove the seeds and drop them in
the blender. - Meanwhile soak the bread in a little water.
- Add the softened bread to the tomatoes.
- Add the capsicum, cucumber garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper to the
blender jar. - Make a smooth paste. In case all the ingredients do not fit in the blender jar make the paste in batches.
- Mix well. The gazpacho should have a creamy texture and should not be
too thick or watery. - Chill the gazpzcho in the fridge for a couple of hours.
- Just before serving spoon in glasses top with spring onion and crotons.
Chilled Gazpacho |
Usha says
My friend use to read lot of M&B and she got me into reading these books when we were in college. Chilled gazpacho is a nice refreshing soup to start a meal.
Julie says
too tempting!
Varadas Kitchen says
Thick and creamy. The soup looks perfect.
Priya Suresh says
Very delicious chilled soup, my all time favourite soup especially during summer, easy to make.
Srivalli says
Though I can't imagine drinking a chilled soup myself, I won't mind making it for others..and nice to know these ideas stem from M&Bs..:)
Harini-Jaya R says
Love the soup!
Pavani N says
Love this no-cook, refreshing soup.
Suma Gandlur says
A refreshing soup for summer!
Gayathri Kumar says
I am yet to try chilled soup. But looking at the ingredients, I just need to try it. Looks so inviting..
Sreevalli E says
Refreshing soup with no cooking. Yum
Chef Mireille says
perfect looking gazpacho
Padmajha PJ says
Somehow, I never liked M&B even in college days! And coming to this soup,this is something that I would love to try out this summer.
Sapana Behl says
Perfect soup , love to taste it.