Tomato gazpacho | IGA Recipes | Cucumber, Bell Pepper, Cold Soup

Tomato gazpacho

Tomato gazpacho

Preparation time 10 minutes

Total time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

4 Italian tomatoes
½ English cucumber, seeded
175 mL (¾ cup) grilled sweet peppers
2 shallots
1 clove garlic
15 mL (1 tbsp.) lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
60 mL (¼ cup) lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
6 fresh mint leaves
10 fresh basil leaves
30 mL (2 tbsp.) olive oil
15 mL (1 tbsp.) white wine vinegar
To taste, salt and pepper
To taste, Tabasco sauce

Directions

Place all ingredients in a blender and purée until smooth.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve gazpacho cold.

Chef’s secret

Gazpacho is a popular soup in Spain and Portugal. It's made with raw vegetables and served very cold. If the soup is too thick, add a bit of water.