Easy Gazpacho [A Chilled Soup on a Hot Summer Day]

Greetings all!

Summer is officially here, and a chilled gazpacho soup is perfect on a hot summer day!

Image and recipe idea from 

https://blog.hipcooks.com/chill-out-hipcooks-gazpacho-on-a-summer-day/

 INGREDIENTS:

• 2 pounds tomatoes, de-seeded and halved
• 3 medium cucumbers, de-seeded and roughly chopped
• 2 red bell peppers, de-seeded and chopped [MY NOTE: Green bell peppers might add bitterness]
• 1 medium red onion, chopped
• Water
• Balsamic vinegar
• Olive oil
• Salt, pepper
• Tabasco sauce (optional)
• Parsley for garnish (optional)
• Feta cheese for garnish (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Finely chop a little of tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, and pepper – set aside for a garnish
2. Blend half of the vegetables with ½ cup of water
3. Add salt, pepper, and balsamic vinegar
4. Taste and see if you need to adjust
5. Then blend the second half
6. Add a splash of olive oil and a bit of Tabasco for spiciness
7. Chill
8. Garnish with the vegetable mix from step one, parsley, and feta cheese
9. Serve in a traditional bowl, a shot glass, a cucumber cup or a bell pepper

Stay cool and Bon Appetit! Hope you like it!