A refreshing chilled Spanish soup of raw tomatoes, cucumber, and peppers.
Ingredients:
- 4 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Fresh basil or cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. Blend the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and garlic until smooth (or to your preferred texture).
2. Pour into a bowl; stir in olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and paprika.
3. Taste and adjust seasoning.
4. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld and the soup chill.
5. Give it a stir, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve.
