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Spanish Picnic Recipes Written by Vanesa, ACL Spanish Tutor The sun is out, lockdown is slowly lifting and we’re all looking forward to brighter times ahead. How about trying some healthy but delicious Spanish recipes that you could enjoy at your next picnic. This is a brilliant recipe for those who grow their own vegetables, which has been a very popular past-time over the past year. We hope you enjoy!
Gazpacho Andaluz (Spanish cold tomato soup)
When enjoying a picnic, a cold soup makes a great starter. When carrying the soup, we recommend to use a plastic container that seals tightly or an insulated thermos, serving in glasses.
Ingredients 3 pounds very ripe tomatoes (peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped) Optional: the insides (not the crusts) of a large, day-old white baguette 2 cucumbers (peeled, seeded, coarsely chopped)
Prep: 30 mins | Cook: 0 mins | Ready in: 30 mins 1. The easiest way to peel tomatoes is to boil water in a medium saucepan. As soon as the water boils, turn off heat and place the tomatoes in the hot water for 1 minute. Carefully remove hot tomatoes. The skin will rub off easily. 2. Soak the bread in a few tablespoons of water. Gently remove and squeeze dry. 3. Place the tomatoes, bread, cucumbers, onions, garlic, and pepper in a blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth. All the ingredients may not fit at one time, so you may have to fill the blender several times. 4. Add the vinegar and pulse until it is completely incorporated. Optionally, you can strain the gazpacho at this step. This will give it a smoother texture. Some people prefer their gazpacho slightly chunky—it’s a matter of personal taste.
1 small sweet onion (coarsely chopped)
5. Add the extra virgin olive oil little by little, while the blender is running until completely incorporated.
3 cloves garlic (minced)
6. Once the gazpacho is completely blended, pour it into a large non-metallic bowl.
1 red bell pepper 1 to 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar (or red-wine vinegar) 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Dash of salt or and pepper (or to taste)
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7. Season with additional vinegar and add salt and pepper to taste. 8. Mix well, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. 9. Garnish each serving with the chopped vegetables, croutons and egg if desired. 10. Serve the gazpacho chilled. Enjoy!
