Gazpacho

Ingredients

• 2-3 thick slices day-old firm-textured bread
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sherry wine vinegar or 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 4-6 large tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper/capscium, seeded and coarsely chopped

• 1 large cucumber, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 1 hard-cooked egg, shelled and coarsely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1/4 cup cold water (optional)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Croutons, to serve

How to make it 



• 1

  Soak the bread in the oil, vinegar, and salt for 15 minutes. Process the tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, egg, garlic, and bread mixture in a food processor until smooth. If the soup is too dense, add the water.
• 2

  Season with salt and pepper and serve with croutons.