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portuguese gaspacho fresh tomato and bread soup

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Genny Miller
NAMPA, ID

My Grandmother used to make this wonderful soup on hot summer days. Very delicious! It's especially good when you use fresh tomatoes straight from your garden.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 30 Min

Ingredients For portuguese gaspacho fresh tomato and bread soup

  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp
    salt
  • 1
    green bell pepper, seeded, cored and coarsely chopped
  • 3
    tomatoes, large, coarsely chopped
  • 1
    cucumber, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 5 c
    water
  • 1/4 c
    white vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 tsp
    chopped fresh coriander
  • 1 pinch
    coarsely ground pepper
  • 4 oz
    day-old french or italian bread, cut in 1-inch cubes. about 4 cups

How To Make portuguese gaspacho fresh tomato and bread soup

  • 1
    In a large bowl, mash garlic and salt until paste-like. Add green bell pepper, tomatoes and cucumber. Toss gently breaking up- tomatoes with back of spoon.
  • 2
    Add water, vinegar and olive oil. Stir to mix. Sprinkle with coriander and black pepper.
  • 3
    Place pieces of bread over top, cover and let stand for 20 minutes, or until bread is softened. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt, pepper and vinegar if necessary. Serve immediately.

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