Gazpacho

Step 1

Wash and dry all of the vegetables very well—if you prefer to peel the tomatoes you can, although I usually leave the skin on.

Step 2

Soak the day old bread in water, squeeze out, and set aside.

Step 3

Cut the tomatoes into 4 slices (leaving the core behind) and put into your blender.

Step 4

Halve, core, and de-seed the pepper. Cut it into a few slices and add to the blender.

Step 5

Peel the garlic and slice it in half.

Step 6

Cut the onion into a few slices and add it to the blender too.

Step 7

Peel the cucumber and cut it in half. Add half to the blender and save the other half for a topping.

Step 8

Blend the vegetables at a high speed until it is completely pureed.

Step 9

Add the salt and vinegar, soaked bread and, while blending on a slow speed, slowly add the olive oil.

Step 10

Taste and adjust salt and vinegar. If the texture is too thick for your liking add some cold water.

Step 11

Refrigerate and serve VERY cold! Add as many (or as few) toppings as you like.