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Yum Alert: Quick Gazpacho

Written by Olga

This week the soup of the day is quick gazpacho.

Welcome back to Soup Day Tuesday where I bring you recipes to soups I like on a weekly basis. today’s soup is quick gazpacho because I really miss summer and sipping cold gazpacho while sitting outside my favorite bistro. Image and recipe via.

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) petite diced tomatoes

1/2 cup cucumbers, diced, peeled and seeded

1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced

1 tablespoon red onion, diced

1-1/2 teaspoons Spice Islands® Smoked Paprika

1/4 teaspoon Spice Islands® Garlic Powder

2 tablespoons Mazola® Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2 tablespoons sherry or red wine vinegar

Spice Islands® Sea Salt Adjustable Grinder

Spice Islands® Black Pepper Adjustable Grinder

2 ounces Manchego cheese, shaved

Directions

Pulse tomatoes, cucumber, green pepper, onion, smoked paprika, garlic powder, olive oil and vinegar in a food processor 5 to 7 times to puree. Grind sea salt and black pepper to taste. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to chill soup. Top each bowl of soup with shavings of manchego cheese.

About the author

Olga

Olga is a fast talking East Coast girl who takes no bull or prisoners. When not kicking a$$ and taking names, she can be found being awesome up and down the East Village. In her down time, Olga practices power yoga and drinks hand-crafted cocktails - sometimes at once.