Gazpacho

Ingredients

• •2 lbs Tomatoes
• •1 large Cucumber
• •1 teaspoon Salt
• •1 piece Red pepper
• •0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• •1 piece Red bell pepper
• •0.5 cup Red onion
• •2 tablespoons Olive oil
• •2 cloves Garlic
• •2 tbsp Sherry vinegar
• •1 medium Onion
• •2 slices Bread
• •1 cup Croutons
• •0.5 tsp Cumin

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak bread in water, squeeze dry

   💡 Stale bread works best

2. 2

   Blend all vegetables until smooth

   💡 Work in batches

3. 3

   Add olive oil while blending

   💡 Emulsifies

4. 4

   Stream in olive oil while blending

   💡 Maintain oil temperature - too hot burns, too cool makes greasy food.

5. 5

   Strain through fine mesh for smooth texture

   💡 Work methodically. Attention to detail separates home cooking from restaurant quality.

6. 6

   Strain for smooth texture

   💡 Work methodically. Attention to detail separates home cooking from restaurant quality.

7. 7

   Serve with diced vegetables on top

   💡 Salt early to draw moisture. Taste and adjust seasoning at end.