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If you’re looking for the authentic, most delicious, best Andalusian Gazpacho recipe, look no more.
I first posted this Andalusian Gazpacho recipe in 2010. At that time, I used to make gazpacho only during summer time. Also, I used to make it with the tomatoes from my prolific Southern California kitchen garden. I remember serving it al fresco with multiples garnishes.
These days I make gazpacho almost all year round with tomatoes from the grocery store. Because now I live in subtropical Miami, I frequently have a big gazpacho jar cooling in the fridge just because… I serve it chilly and plain (without any garnishes.) That’s how good this recipe is.
My gazpacho love story
I can’t remember when I fell in love with this soup. I was born and raised in Venezuela. This is a tropical country where, paradoxically, all soups are served hot. For that reason a cold soup, like a gazpacho or a vichyssoise, was a sort of extravaganza!
In spite of that, I was always curious about this uncooked tomato soup served chilly. I think I also liked the name: gazpacho, so Spanish with that ‘z’, so Andalusian…
There was a time in which all I cared was Spain. I dreamed about dancing sevillanas and became a fan of those cantaoras, fierce singers and performers, the so-called Spanish folklóricas. All I wanted was to look like them, live their passion… Instead of perfume, I used to wear Heno de Pravia (bought at El Corte Inglés, of course) to smell ‘clean and natural’ like I imagined these women would smell…
When I started traveling by myself, I choose to go to Spain on vacation for three years in a row. I even managed to skip one semester while attending Journalism school in Caracas, to go and live in Madrid for a few months… However, I never had gazpacho in Spain because I was never there in summer time.
… and then, it came Almodóvar…
Gazpacho remained a mystery for me until 1988. All happened while watching Pedro Almodóvar’s movie Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. There is a scene where Pepa (Carmen Maura) adds a good amount of sleeping pills in the gazpacho that she made for her ex. OMG! Marisa (Rossy de Palma) finds it in the fridge, drink it and pass out.
The gazpacho plot escalates and one character after the other are nocked out by the cold soup. When somebody says: “this gazpacho has something”, Pepa as if nothing, lists all the ingredients and says the secret is stirring well.
How to make Andalusian Gazpacho
Even if there are many variations, in Andalusia, in Southern Spain, most gazpacho recipes typically include tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, garlic, vinegar, bread and olive oil. Before having my Vitamix, I used to strain the gazpacho to get a silkier consistency. Since I blend all the ingredients in the Vitamix, I find straining unnecessary.
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I hope you like this easy Andalusian Gazpacho recipe as much as I do.
Andalusian Gazpacho
Ingredients
- 4 cups of ripe tomatoes coarsely chopped
- ½ cup of cucumber peeled and coarsely chopped
- 1/3 cup or green bell pepper deveined, unseeded and coarsely chopped
- 1 cup of bread artisan, French baguette cut into cubes
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
- 1/4 cup of wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup o extra virgin olive
- Coarse sea salt to taste
Instructions
- In the vase of a blender add all the ingredients until liquefied.
- Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
- Serve chilly in bowls or glasses.
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Me encanta tu historia y en casa somos muy fan del gazpacho y de tus posts. Un besazo amiga y las fotos geniales .
Y a quien no le gusta un buen gazpacho mi Daqui?
Durante todo este verano he bebido litros y litros de gazpacho porque me hidrata me nutre y me alimenta. Es una receta que disfruto mucho haciéndola.
Somos dos. Yo tomo gazpacho casi a diario. s una de is sopas frias favoritas.
Enri tu fotos me hacen la boca agua. Nunca he comido un gazpacho pero tengo muchas ganas de hacerlo ahora que veo tu receta y lo bien que la explicas
Gracias ami! Este gazpacho es una divinidad. Ya me darás las razon.
Te confieso que nunca he sido amante del gazpacho, pero esta receta se ve deliciosa. Y si la haces tu, por supuesto que tiene sello de garantía. I need to try this one! Looks delicious!
Ya veras lo rico que es Mari!
I also love Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown! And I am sure I will love your gazpacho as well. I believe cold soups are a great way to entertain.
Indeed!
This looks so pretty. I’ve never had gazpacho but this one
I want to try.
This is so delicious Enri!
Yesssss! I think I’m going to make a big jar to beat the Miami heat today!
I would love to try this soon… I don’t believe I’ve ever had this before, so thank you for the recipe ; )
Thank you, Eloise!
i love gazpacho, it’s so refreshing, healthy, plus it’s vegan! What more do you need?
I absolutely agree! Thanks for visiting!
I’m not going to lie, I’ve never even tried gazpacho before. But this recipe sounds so yummy! I’m definitely going to give this a go.
That is such a pretty drink! I would love to try this out sometime; looks great!
Thank you Alex!
This sounds and looks absolutely delicious, It would make a perfect cold starter or a good appetizers to serve at a garden party or barbecue.
Yessssss!
This sounds nad looks delicious, it would make a lovely cold starter for a dinner party or even a barbeque.
I like gazpacho but I dislike the add of potato, it is not beneficial for me. But overall recipe is good.
Lyosha this recipe doesn’t have any potato.
This seems pretty easy to prepare. Healthy and definitely has a delightful taste. I could not wait any longer to have a try.
You’ll love it my dear!
I have heard so much about Gazpacho from my Spanish friends and I find it such a difficult dish/drink to relate to as it reminds me of soup or smoothies. When I go to live in Spain for a year I am sure that I will eventually get accustomed to it.
Yes you will!
I never read about this before. Sounds interesting for me. I will have to try it out myself
Yesssssss!
If you asked me ANDALUSIAN few months back I will have no idea but after my trip to Spain last Decemeber, I love this part of Spain. Their culture, their architecture, their food. Glad to learn this recipe here.
I love Andalusia and all Spain!
5 Starssss!!!! This is amazing and looks soooo delicious. Can’t wait to make it, will let you know how it goes.
Thank you Chad!
Amazing! I miss Andalusian cuisine, I ate so well when I visited Sevilla many years ago. I need to try recreating this recipe, it looks delicious.
Yessss! All Mediterranean food is amazing and gazpacho is no exception!
My family loves soup, and I’m always on the lookout for something new to try. This looks delicious!
Thank you Sara… I’m a soup lover too!
I don’t think I ever had gazpacho but it looks so delicious and tasty! I’d love to try this recipe!
You’ll love it Corinne!
I’ve never tried this before. I bet I’d love it. The flavors sound so delicious. I need to make it one evening.
You’ll love this Amber!
That looks SOOOOO good. Will definitely have to try this recipe sometime, thanks!
Thank you my dear!
The first time I found myself in front of the gazpacho I wasn’t very sure, but after trying it I was madly in love!
I’m a gazpacho lover too! Thanks for visiting Cristina!
I’m madly in love with this recipe and your presentation is so gorgeous!
Thank you Ale! I always have gazpacho in my fridge! And it’s vegan!
Andalusian Gazpacho! Buenísimo! Ya vi! Seguro la hago.
Hahahaha Y yo hago el tuyo!
I love these photos Enri! The styling is just beautiful!!
Thank you my dear!
Que lindas fotos! Ya con este calor comemos gazpacho en casa varias veces a la semana. Que rico el tuyo!
Gracias Verito! Yo tambien soy super gazpachera!
Se me hizo agua la boca! The combination of tomatoes and cucumber sounds so refreshing. Can’t wait to make this, hopefully with my homegrown tomatoes.
Now I’m the one craving for your so delicious tomatoes!