Ingredients

  • 1 lb tomatoes, roughly chopped (undrained) or (14 ounce) can tomatoes (undrained)
  • 1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced
  • 2 -3 slices bread (a day or two old)
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar or 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped (to taste)
  • salt and black pepper

Method

  • Combine the tomatoes, cucumber, bread, oil, vinegar, and garlic with 1 cup water in a blender; process until smooth. If the gazpacho seems too thick, thin with additional water.
  • Taste and add salt and black pepper as necessary. Serve immediately (or refrigerate and serve within a couple of hours. Drizzle with additional olive oil.