| Quick Spanish Gazpacho |
A refreshing and authentic Spanish cold soup made from ripe tomat... |
vegetarian, Spanish, cold soup, summer |
{"title":"Quick Spanish Gazpacho","description":"A refreshing and authentic Spanish cold soup made from ripe tomatoes, cucumber, and bell peppers, perfect for hot summer days.","prep_time":"15 minutes","cook_time":"0 minutes","total_time":"15 minutes","servings":"4-6","tags":["vegetarian","Spanish","cold soup","summer"],"notes":"Be sure to core and seed the tomatoes and peel and seed the cucumber for the best texture.","components":[{"name":"Gazpacho Base","ingredients":[{"name":"ripe Roma tomatoes","quantity":"2 pounds","preparation_notes":"halved and cored","substitutions":["any ripe tomatoes"]},{"name":"cucumber","quantity":"1 small (1\/2 lb)","preparation_notes":"peeled and seeded","substitutions":["1\/2 English cucumber"]},{"name":"green bell pepper","quantity":"1 medium","preparation_notes":"cored","substitutions":["any color bell pepper"]},{"name":"red onion","quantity":"1\/2 small","preparation_notes":"peeled","substitutions":[]},{"name":"garlic cloves","quantity":"2 small or 1 large","preparation_notes":"peeled","substitutions":[]},{"name":"olive oil","quantity":"3 tablespoons","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"sherry vinegar","quantity":"2 tablespoons","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":["red wine vinegar"]},{"name":"white bread","quantity":"1 thick slice","preparation_notes":"soaked, crusts removed","substitutions":[]},{"name":"ground cumin","quantity":"1\/2 teaspoon","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"fine sea salt","quantity":"1 teaspoon","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"freshly-cracked black pepper","quantity":"1\/2 teaspoon","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]}],"tools_and_equipment":["Blender or food processor","Cutting board","Chef's knife"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"Combine all ingredients together in a blender or food processor.","tips":""},{"step_number":2,"description":"Puree for 1 minute, or until the soup reaches your desired consistency.","tips":"Stop sooner if you prefer a chunkier texture."},{"step_number":3,"description":"Taste and season with extra salt, pepper and\/or cumin if needed.","tips":""},{"step_number":4,"description":"Chill the gazpacho in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours, or until completely cold.","tips":""},{"step_number":5,"description":"Serve cold, garnished with your desired toppings such as croutons or fresh herbs.","tips":"Ensure it's thoroughly chilled before serving."}]}],"full_ingredient_list":["2 pounds ripe Roma tomatoes","1 small cucumber","1 medium green bell pepper","1\/2 small red onion","2 small garlic cloves","3 tablespoons olive oil","2 tablespoons sherry vinegar","1 thick slice white bread","1\/2 teaspoon ground cumin","1 teaspoon fine sea salt","1\/2 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper"]} |
