Spanish recipes

"Direct from Spain, this recipe is simple and delicious. For this recipe it is convenient to have a hand mixer with chopping blades, a food processor, or a blender. This gazpacho can be garnished with minced vegetables and parsley, or with a little crushed ice."

INGREDIENTS

    * 8 cups cold water
    * 8 large tomatoes - peeled, seeded and chopped
    * 1/4 cup minced onion
    * 1 clove garlic, minced
    * 1 cucumber, peeled and finely chopped                                      
    * 1 green bell pepper, minced
    * 1 (1 pound) loaf stale French bread, cut into 1 inch cubes
    * 1/4 cup olive oil
    * 1/4 cup wine vinegar
    * 1/8 tablespoon salt

DIRECTIONS

   1. Combine water, tomatoes, bread, and oil in a large stock pot. Set aside.

   2. In a food processor or blender, blend onion, garlic, cucumber, and green pepper to a paste. Stir into the stock pot.

   3. Using a hand mixer, blend until ingredients have a watery, pinkish consistency. Alternatively, process in a blender or food processor until smooth. Add vinegar, and season with salt.