RECIPE FROM SPAIN:

Gazpacho Andaluz - Cold Tomoto Soup

Gazpacho Andaluz or Cold Tomato Soup is a very typical and traditional summer dish which appears in restaurants and bars from about May. It is generally eaten as a starter and is very refreshing in the heat of the afternoon. I prefer it made with more water and served in tall glasses with ice.

You will need:

4 large tomatoes
1 small cucumber peeled
1 clove of garlic
half a small onion
1 small red pepper
3 tablespoons of olive oil
2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
water amount depends on desired consistency
ice cubes to serve

How to cook:

• Roughly chop the tomatoes, pepper, onion and cucumber.

• Finely chop the garlic

• Place all the ingredients in a large bowl or food processor

• Using a hand blender or food processor, blend the ingredients together to form a thick paste.

• Add the oil, vinegar and season with salt and pepper

• Blend for a second time, adding water little by little until you achieve the desired consistency.

• Serve in tall glasses with crushed ice.