Gazpacho

Recipe courtesy Anne Burrell

Show: Secrets of a Restaurant ChefEpisode: The Secret to Tapas

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (10)

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Prep Time:
30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: 1 hr 0 min
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Total:: 1 hr 30 min

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Ingredients

8 slices white bread, crusts removed, bread broken into big chunks
2 pounds tomatoes, seeded
1 English cucumber, peeled
1 large white onion
1 green bell pepper, seeds and pith removed
2 garlic cloves, smashed
Kosher salt
High quality extra-virgin olive oil
2 to 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1/2 cup to 1 cup tomato juice, if needed

Directions

For the soup:

Soak the bread, in a medium bowl of water to soften, about 15 to 20 minutes. Squeeze out the excess water and place in a large bowl. Coarsely chop the tomatoes, 2/3 of the cucumber, 1/2 the onion, and 1/2 the pepper and add to the bread. Add the garlic, season with salt, and drizzle with olive oil. Mix to combine and let sit for about 20 to 30 minutes to allow the flavors to marry and to let the salt pull some moisture out of the tomatoes.

Meanwhile, for the garnish, dice the remaining cucumber, onion and green pepper into perfect 1/4-inch dice and reserve.

Working in batches, puree the tomato/bread mixture in a blender with the vinegar. Blend in tomato juice to loosen the mixture, if needed. Remove soup to a large bowl and stir in about 1/2 cup of high quality olive oil. Taste for salt and add more, if needed.

Chill. Serve cold garnished with the diced cucumber, pepper and onion. Drizzle with a little more olive oil, if desired.

How refreshing!

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Ann auburn, WA 09-13-2009
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Best Cold Soup I've Had
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I couldn't wait to go to my local farmer's stand to buy the fresh vegetables for this soup. It is wonderful! So refreshing... and full of flavor. I cut back a little on the olive oil and my family loved it. I'll be eating this for leftovers for the next couple of days. THIS recipe is the real deal for Gazpacho. Try it! Read more
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Margaret Ballwin, MO 09-06-2009
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GREAT Gazpacho
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Thanks for the recipe Anne...my husband loves gazpacho de verdad. As for Wendy-Whino....thanks for ruining the rating on a... recipe because you don't know how to season to taste or cook for that matter.Read more
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nicole brighton, CO 08-25-2009
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Ok...
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

I need to preface my comment by saying that this was the first time I've tried gazpacho. I thought it was alright. I just... felt like I was drinking salsa. For me it needs a little more substance. However, this may not be the recipes fault... it might just be my personal taste. I still love Anne Burrell! On a side note, Id like to give an 'amen' to Lorna. Read more
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Sonja Ashland, OR 06-13-2009
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Authentic and delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I can't tell you how delighted I was to see and try Anne's gazpacho. Having lived in Spain I can tell you that this is the... real deal and have never found a recipe here that incorporates bread into the gazpacho as Anne (and many, many Spaniards do). This is exactly how I learned to do it in Spain and making and eating it took me right back to that beautiful country. Anne you are outstanding. I love your recipes and try every single one you present. They are all winners. I wish you were on every day.Read more
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Suzy Suwanee, GA 05-26-2009
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Delicious Gazpacho!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

A wonderful recipe. I have made gazpacho before, but not with bread as an ingredient. A very good taste soup with a... different texture. I will definitely prepare again especially during the summer months. As for Wendy's rediculous comment below...you obviously do not know how to cook for you do not know the difference between "Kosher" salt and "table" salt! Nor do you know the term "season to taste". I have prepared many of Anne's recipes using just the right amount of "Kosher" salt to my taste...the dishes are never too salty and always full of flavor. Thanks again Anne for a delicious recipe!Read more
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Nancie Tucker, GA 05-22-2009
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Excellent with a few tweeks
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I really liked the texture the bread provided, and it certainly was a simple cut, "dump", and blend recipe. I find any other... that "home grown" tomatoes mealy and tasteless. Since I didn't have any on hand, I did the recipe pretty much as shown with 3 instead of 2 cloves of garlic. I had a few roasted red peppers (jarred for convenience) on hand, and that really pumped up the flavor, color, and added a slight smokiness. I also chopped up some fresh cilantro which gave it a finished "wow" quality.Read more