Summer is the time when a variety of vegetables ripen. Everyone knows that they are very useful, nutritious and rich in a whole complex of vitamins and minerals. This must be actively used in order to consume as many raw (not processed) vegetables as possible during this period. Moreover, it is recommended to eat them not only in salads, but also in the first courses. You can make a very tasty and nutritious summer gazpacho soup . It is simply indispensable in extreme heat.
In addition to the undoubted benefits of this dish, it should be noted how easy and quick it is to prepare cold gazpacho soup . This does not require special knowledge and rich culinary experience. It is enough to have a simple set of ingredients. Let's get started.
To begin with, we will determine that in the traditional recipe it was not intended to use a blender. It is in the modern version used. Therefore, you can use two Spanish cooking methods:
- all vegetables are cut into pieces and passed through a very fine grater;
- chop the components very, very finely, and then beat them for a long time with a fork.
You can choose any method of processing vegetables. The main thing is that the dish as a result becomes homogeneous in consistency.
Classic Gazpacho soup
It is necessary to chop three large cloves of garlic very finely and put in a mortar, mix it with half a spoonful of medium-sized salt and crush thoroughly. Gradually, we begin to report dried bread slices (only two pieces) in a small piece, and continue to mix it with garlic and 100 grams of olive oil. A homogeneous mixture should be obtained , but not thick, but similar to liquid kefir.
In the event that it is not possible to use a mortar, then soak the bread in a small amount of mineral water. Beat everything together with a blender.
It is permissible to replace bread with breadcrumbs, which have no additional flavors.
In order for Gazpacho tomato soup to become one, it is necessary to use only ripe, fleshy and juicy tomatoes. Six pieces immersed in boiling water for thirty seconds, then get a slotted spoon and carefully remove the skin. In order to succeed, it is recommended to make an incision near the peduncle, remove it and begin to clean from above. Next, cut the tomatoes into small slices and grind them separately in a blender.
Peel and cut two medium cucumbers in thick circles. Peel the big red bell pepper from the core and chop it also coarsely. Grind and pour in the tomatoes.
Now you need to make mashed potatoes so that the Gazpacho soup becomes homogeneous. To do this, it is very good to beat a small onion, add to it the bread and garlic mixture and all the vegetables. It is recommended to mix for a long time and leave for half an hour, so that the first dish is infused.
But you need to keep in mind that caustic onions are not suitable for such a soup. Only sweet and juicy fruits are needed. Therefore, if only bitter is available, then cut the onion into slices and pour a small amount of 9% vinegar for ten minutes. It is necessary that the "Gazpacho" soup is very tender in taste.
Next, try the resulting dish, salt to the desired state and add a little vinegar. But it is recommended to use only apple or wine. If they are not, then pour the juice of one lemon.
Now add mineral water to the consistency that is needed. Moreover, you can also make a drink from the first dish by pouring more liquid. Then we send it to the refrigerator for one hour. That's all: the gazpacho cold soup is ready.
Serve it in deep plates, garnishing with a sprig of parsley and putting slices of white bread directly in the first dish or next to it. It turns out very tasty and healthy.
Good appetite!