Classic Gazpacho

By Grandmax4

A note on preparation: Gazpacho is not a smoothie; it should have texture, so don’t over-blend.

Ingredients

• 4 cups chopped tomatoes
• 1 cup chopped, seeded red pepper, ribs removed
• 1 cup chopped, peeled English cucumber
• 1 cup chopped red onion
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
• Salt and freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Combine tomatoes, red pepper, cucumber, onion and garlic in a blender. Puree until smooth. Pour into a bowl. Stir in olive oil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until cold.

Divide soup between four bowls. Garnish with avocado slices, radishes and radish sprouts. Drizzle each bowl with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and a pinch of pepper.

Ready time: 20 minutes, not including chilling time