Gazpacho is a tomato-based soup.
Gazpacho is a soup that involves simply combining raw ingredients in a bowl. Since there is no need to use a stove top or oven, gazpacho is a good recipe for beginners or those interested in a quick meal with little cleanup.
Identification
Gazpacho is a tomato-based soup that is generally served cold. The soup usually is red in color.
Types of Ingredients
Common ingredients of gazpacho soup include cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, garlic and white, crusty bread. In some recipes, the raw vegetables are kept in pieces, while in others, all of the raw ingredients are passes through a food processor.
History
Gazpacho is a Spanish dish originally developed between the eighth and 13th centuries by Arab immigrants in Spain, says Edward Reingold of the Illinois Institute of Technology.
Taste
Garlic is traditionally the predominant spice in gazpacho, while some chefs add hot sauce to make the dish more spicy.
Variations
Some recipes for gazpacho include homemade or store-bought croutons.
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