CLASSIC GAZPACHO

INGREDIENTS

100g stale crusty white bread

1 green pepper, roughly chopped

2 garlic cloves, crushed

100ml extra virgin olive oil

1 kg very ripe tomatoes, skinned and deseeded

4 tsp best quality sherry vinegar

For the garnish:

Handful of manzanilla olives, chopped

Diced cucumber

Extra virgin olive oil

METHOD

1. Soak the bread in water for 15 minutes, squeeze out and set to one side. Place the pepper and garlic in a food processor with the bread and half the olive oil. Process to a smooth paste. Chop the tomatoes and add along with the sherry vinegar. Season well.

2. Blitz until smooth, drizzling in the remaining olive oil as you go. Chill for 2 hours or until needed. Pour into bowls or glasses and top with the garnishes.