Gazpacho

What more could you want on a hot summers day than a refreshing Gazpacho soup! The perfect starter to serve on a sultry evening. Made using all raw vegetables, this soup is extremely nutritious and only takes 5 minutes max to make! Tomatoes are one of the richest sources of lycopene, the potent age-defying antioxidant that gives fruit and vegetables their red colour!

Ingredients –

• 1 cucumber peeled
• 2 Red Peppers – deseeded
• 750 grams vine ripe tomatoes
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 spring onions
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• Salt and pepper
• To Serve – Chilli flakes, extra virgin olive oil and coriander to serve

Method –

1. Peel and chop up the cucumber, deseed the red peppers and placec in a high speed blender with the remaining ingredients
2. Blend on high for a about 3 minutes until nice and smooth
3. Place in the fridge and allow to cool for at least an hour before serving
4. To serve, pour the gazpacho into a nice bowl and top with chilli flakes, a drizzle or extra virgin olive oil, crispy bread and coriander.
5. Enjoy!