Gazpacho is a cold soup made of raw vegetables and fruits. It is widely eaten in Spain during summers. Raw vegetables and fruits are added to a liquidizer along with toasted bread till desired consistency is achieved. Toasted bread crumbs give gazpacho its body, else it becomes watery. Since cold soups retain nutrients of raw vegetables and fruits, they are healthier than hot soups. Plus there's hardly any effort required. Gazpacho can be made in numerous ways suiting the palate by making variation in spices, vegetables and fruits. Often, vegetables like bell peppers and tomatoes are charred for a smoky flavour in the soup. This is the first time I have tried Gazpacho and was totally blown away by the incredible flavours. Summer essentials watermelon and tomato emulsified with extra virgin olive oil gives out such a beautiful orange colour. I was expecting the colour to be red or pinkish but when it turned orange, I was more than happy. Key here is to chill the soup for ...
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