portuguese gaspacho fresh tomato and bread soup

Name: Portuguese Gaspacho Fresh Tomato and Bread Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon(s) salt; 1 - green bell pepper, seeded, cored and coarsely chopped; 3 - tomatoes, large, coarsely chopped; 1 - cucumber, peeled and coarsely chopped; 5 cup(s) water; 1/4 cup(s) white vinegar; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 2 teaspoon(s) chopped fresh coriander; 1 pinch(es) coarsely ground pepper; 4 ounce(s) day-old french or italian bread, cut in 1-inch cubes. about 4 cups

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Genny Miller

NAMPA, ID

Updated on Feb 4, 2012

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.

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prep time 30 Min

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yield Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon salt
1 - green bell pepper, seeded, cored and coarsely chopped
3 - tomatoes, large, coarsely chopped
1 - cucumber, peeled and coarsely chopped
5 cups water
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh coriander
1 pinch coarsely ground pepper
4 ounces day-old french or italian bread, cut in 1-inch cubes. about 4 cups

How To Make portuguese gaspacho fresh tomato and bread soup

Step 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.

Step 2

Add water, vinegar and olive oil. Stir to mix. Sprinkle with coriander and black pepper.
Step 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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