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Easy Student Budget Gazpacho Recipe for Refreshing Summer Meals

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A quick, easy, and budget-friendly chilled tomato soup perfect for hot summer days or busy student life. This refreshing gazpacho uses simple ingredients and requires no cooking.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped (Roma tomatoes recommended)
  • 1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced
  • 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 slice day-old bread, crust removed and torn into pieces (use gluten-free bread if needed)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 cup cold water or vegetable broth (adjust to desired consistency)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional garnishes: chopped fresh basil or parsley, diced avocado or hard-boiled egg, drizzle of olive oil or sprinkle of smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Rinse all fresh produce thoroughly. Roughly chop the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and onion. Mince the garlic finely.
  2. Tear the crustless bread slice into small pieces and soak it in about 1/4 cup of cold water for 3 minutes.
  3. In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped vegetables, soaked bread (with water), olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pulse until smooth but still slightly textured. Add cold water or vegetable broth gradually if mixture is too thick.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or vinegar as needed.
  5. Transfer the soup to a large bowl or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and meld flavors.
  6. Serve cold, garnished with optional fresh herbs, avocado, hard-boiled egg, olive oil drizzle, or smoked paprika.

Notes

Remove cucumber seeds for smoother texture and less bitterness. Soaking the bread is essential for proper texture. Chill the soup for at least 1 hour for best flavor. If blender overheats, let it cool before continuing. Stir leftovers before serving as soup may separate. For gluten-free, omit bread or substitute with almond flour. For a chunkier texture, pulse less or finely chop ingredients by hand.

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