Description
A refreshing Spanish-inspired cold soup made with ripe tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper—perfect for warm days and light meals.
Ingredients
- 6 ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- ½ red onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup water
- Fresh basil or parsley (optional)
- 1 slice crusty bread (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Veggies: Chop tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, and onion.
- Blend Base: Blend all ingredients until smooth.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and tweak vinegar, salt, or oil.
- Strain: Optional step for a silky finish.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Garnish: Top with diced veggies and fresh herbs.
Notes
Use chilled ingredients for best flavor. Optional: add soaked bread while blending for thicker consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Spanish