PORTUGUESE GASPACHO FRESH TOMATO AND BREAD SOUP

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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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