Many gazpacho recipes are thickened with bread, but this easy gazpacho recipe uses just vegetables, making it a gluten-free refresher for a hot summer day. The key to any flavorful gazpacho is giving it time to rest. The flavors meld and become cohesive when the soup is allowed to sit a bit before serving.
2 ½ pounds large tomatoes (4-5 medium), cored and cut into pieces
1 medium English cucumber, cut into chunks
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and cut into pieces
1 large clove garlic, crushed
3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar, divided
1 teaspoon plus a pinch of salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon plus a pinch of ground pepper, divided
1 medium avocado
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
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