Zuppa di Verdure a Freddo -- Cold Vegetable Soup (Gazpacho) Recipe

Name: Zuppa di Verdure a Freddo -- Cold Vegetable Soup (Gazpacho)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 thick slices of day old Italian bread; 1-1/2 to 2 lb. ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded; and diced.; 2 tablespoons, wine vinegar; 3/4 cup, Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 3/4 cup, V8; tomato juice; 2 cloves garlic, minced; pinch of cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon, Kosher salt and ground; Black pepper; 1 each, red & green bell pepper,; cucumber, onion, all md. and; all seeded, peeled and diced.

Servings: persons

4 thick slices of day old Italian bread
1-1/2 to 2 lb. ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded
and diced.
2 tablespoons, wine vinegar
3/4 cup, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3/4 cup, V8
tomato juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
pinch of cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon, Kosher salt and ground
Black pepper
1 each, red & green bell pepper,
cucumber, onion, all md. and
all seeded, peeled and diced.

1
Reserve small amount of the bell peppers, onion and cucumber to serve as garnishes for the Gazpacho.
2
Place the crusty bread in a bowl and driz- zle with some olive oil and pour the V8 or tomato juice over the bread.
3
Add at least 1 tablespoon of the wine vinegar and mix well to incorporate all flavors.
4
Set aside for at least 30 minutes.
5
Trasfer the bread mixtgure to a food pro- cessor or blender and add the minced gar- lic, cayenne pepper and the salt and black pepper and process until very smooth.
6
Transfer to the large bowl with the bread mixture.
7
Add some of the tomatoes.
8
bell peppers, cucumbers and onions, along with a 1/4 cup of the olive oil and process until smooth.
9
Transfer to the large bowl.
10
Repeat this process with the remaining vegetables and oil, until all the ingredients have been pro- cessed to a very smooth consistency and have been transferred to the large bowl.
11
Add some of the remaining vinegar and taste to adjust seasonings.
12
Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
13
Serve with the reserved vegetables.
14
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414

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 thick slices of day old Italian bread, 1-1/2 to 2 lb. ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced., 2 tablespoons, wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Zuppa di Verdure a Freddo -- Cold Vegetable Soup (Gazpacho) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Zuppa di Verdure a Freddo -- Cold Vegetable Soup (Gazpacho)

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