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8) Gazpacho with crusty bread and sliced avocado

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ripe tomatoes cored and quartered (about 2 pounds)
  • 1 cucumber peeled and chopped (about 8 ounces)
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and chopped
  • 1 small red onion chopped (about 4 ounces)
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ripe avocado sliced
  • 1 loaf crusty bread sliced

Method
 

  1. Combine tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, onion, garlic, vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper in a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth or slightly chunky, depending on how the kids feel.
  3. Chill the soup at least 1 hour so flavors settle.
  4. Taste and adjust salt or vinegar before serving.
  5. Ladle into bowls, top with avocado slices, and serve with crusty bread for dunking.