Authentic Gazpacho - Southern Spain - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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6 -8 roma tomatoes (may use other ripe varieties but Roma is typical)
1/2 yellow onion (red may be used if you like it spicy)
2 -3 garlic cloves
1/2 large cucumber
1/2 green pepper
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil (Carbonell is my favorite)
1 1/2 teaspoons wine vinegar (never balsamic)
1 teaspoon salt
8 -9 ounces bread (optional)
Preparation
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Cut tomatoes, onion, pepper, cucumber and garlic roughly. Put in blender, Add salt and vinegar. Turn on medium high. Blend for approximately 2 minutes. With lid firmly in place open center cap and add bread while continuing to blend. Slowly add olive oil like a trickle. Continue to blend for 30 or 45 seconds. Serve and enjoy.
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