Best Portuguese Gaspacho Fresh Tomato And Bread Soup Recipes

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AUTHENTIC GAZPACHO



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My favorite recipe for how to make authentic, fresh, delicious Spanish gazpacho.

Provided by Ali

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds ripe Roma tomatoes, halved and cored*
1 small (1/2 lb) cucumber, peeled and seeded*
1 medium green bell pepper, cored
1/2 small red onion, peeled
2 small garlic cloves (or 1 large clove), peeled
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 thick slice of white bread, soaked, crusts removed*
optional garnishes: homemade croutons, chopped fresh herbs, a drizzle of olive oil, or any leftover chopped gazpacho ingredients

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients together in a blender or food processor. Puree for 1 minute, or until the soup reaches your desired consistency.
  • Taste and season with extra salt, pepper and/or cumin if needed.
  • Refrigerate in a sealed container for 3 to 4 hours, or until completely chilled.
  • Serve cold, topped with your desired garnishes.

PORTUGUESE GASPACHO FRESH TOMATO AND BREAD SOUP



Portuguese Gaspacho Fresh Tomato and Bread Soup image

My Grandmother used to make this wonderful soup on hot summer days. Very delicious! It's especially good when you use fresh tomatoes straight from your garden.

Provided by Genny Miller

Categories     Soups

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp salt
1 green bell pepper, seeded, cored and coarsely chopped
3 tomatoes, large, coarsely chopped
1 cucumber, peeled and coarsely chopped
5 c water
1/4 c white vinegar
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 tsp chopped fresh coriander
1 pinch coarsely ground pepper
4 oz day-old french or italian bread, cut in 1-inch cubes. about 4 cups

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, mash garlic and salt until paste-like. Add green bell pepper, tomatoes and cucumber. Toss gently breaking up- tomatoes with back of spoon.
  • 2. Add water, vinegar and olive oil. Stir to mix. Sprinkle with coriander and black pepper.
  • 3. Place pieces of bread over top, cover and let stand for 20 minutes, or until bread is softened. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt, pepper and vinegar if necessary. Serve immediately.

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