Brainy Guys Love Gazpacho!

Gazpacho!

I did not know that gazpacho was actually Spanish and I think pretty much resembles salsa.


Here is an excerpt from an expert ~ "Gazpacho" is cool, refreshing and flavorful start to a meal on a hot summer day. This soup is eaten often in the southern part of Spain called Andalusia, the region from which is originates. Eat gazpacho from a soup bowl, or drink it from a glass. Either way, it is tasty, refreshing and very healthy, since it is made from nothing but fresh vegetables and a bit of oil and vinegar. During the hot weather, do what the Spaniards do - Make a batch of gazpacho and keep it in a glass pitcher in the refrigerator for whenever you need a cool drink.

I like the last part, keep it in a glass pitcher for whenever you need a cool drink, and the best part... its pretty much a health food.  Follow the recipe which can be done in a blender on coarse setting for soup and liquid if you want smoothie.

• 3 lb. ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded - coarsely chopped
• 2 green or red peppers, seeded- coarsely chopped
• 1 small red or white onion - coarsely chopped
• Washed and chopped fresh green (curly) parsley
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar or balsamic 
• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
•  3 cloves of garlic - minced
•  1 squeeze of fresh lime juice
• salt to taste

 *Try it topped with croutons or as a side any toasted bread.






Source ~  http://spanishfood.about.com/od/soupssalads/r/gazpacho.htm