Gazpacho

Is there anything better than enjoying a bowl of gazpacho on a summer’s day? Inspired by our recent trip to Gran Canaria, this gazpacho recipe is SO easy to make and it’s delicious, fresh and vibrant.

This chilled tomato soup tastes like summer in a bowl. It would make the perfect dinner-party appetiser or a light mid-week lunch.

- Delicious

- Summery

- Refreshing

Ingredients (serves 4 as a main, or 6 as a side)

• Spices/ seasoning: 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 1.5 tbsp red wine vinegar

• 3 tbsp EV olive oil

• 2 garlic cloves

• 1/2 red onion chopped

• 1/2 cucumber, cored

• 1 green pepper, cored

• 1kg plum tomatoes, quartered and cored

• 1 slice of white bread/ bread roll

• Optional: 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper or fresh chilli

• Toppings: chopped cucumber, tomatoes & red onion

Directions:

1. Blitz all of the ingredients apart from the bread in a blender.

2. Add the bread to the blended mixture and leave to soak.

3. Blitz again until smooth, taste and adjust seasoning.

4. Chill in the fridge for a few hours before serving.

5. Top with chopped cucumber, tomatoes, pepper and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.