Spanish Gazpacho

Cold, refreshing gazpacho is essentially a salad you drink — blended ripe tomatoes, cucumber, and peppers, no stove required. A summer staple across southern Spain.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped
• 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 red onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for serving
• 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
• 1 slice stale bread, torn (optional)
• Salt, to taste

Instructions

1. Blend
   Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until completely smooth, working in batches if needed.
2. Strain (optional)
   For an extra silky texture, strain through a fine sieve.
3. Chill
   Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, until well chilled.
4. Serve
   Season with salt to taste and serve cold, drizzled with olive oil.