Flavour of the Month

Gazpacho is a Spanish soup served ice cold that literally means 'soaked bread'.   Gazpacho is made with tomato, cucumber, onion and capsicum,  seasoned with olive oil and garlic, and served with croutons rubbed with garlic.  Traditionally gazpacho is prepared and served in a large clay bowl.  Although soup is not usually on an Australian Christmas menu, this soup should be! Gazpacho can easily become a welcome addition as it is so easy to prepare and the combination of colours makes it just so festive!  It's a hit with kids and adults alike.  Enjoy! 

Gazpacho 

Serves 5

Ingredients
3 medium tomatoes, chopped finely
½ medium cucumber, chopped finely
½ red capsicum, chopped finely
½ green capsicum, chopped finely
1 medium onion, chopped finely
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 litre tomato juice
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
½ teaspoon sugar
pepper
dried herbs
1 tablespoons olive oil

Croutons
8 slices day old bread, cut into 1 cm cubes
1 clove garlic

Method

In a large serving bowl add all ingredients.

Cover and refrigerate for a few hours.

Serve immediately with oven baked croutons rubbed with garlic.

Health Tip

This soup is an excellent source of antioxidants

This soup is a good source of fibre

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