And then the Gazpacho came for me

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And then the Gazpacho came for me
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Garden tomato Gazpacho with Parmesan crusted croutons

Ingredients:

• 2.5-3 pounds of tomatoes
• 1 large cucumber
• 1 bell pepper (any color)
• 1 small red onion
• 4 garlic cloves
• 6 tablespoons of EV olive oil (2 tsp reserved)
• 4 tablespoons of sherry vinegar
• 2 teaspoons of salt
• 1 teaspoon of coarse black pepper
• 1 teaspoon of cumin
• 1 loaf of stale white bread
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• basil leaves for garnish

Directions:
1. Scrape the seeds and most of the gooey part from the tomatoes, throw them in a blender

2. Scrape the seeds from the cucumber, throw it in the blender

3. Core the bell pepper, chop roughly and throw it in the blender

4. Chop red onion roughly and throw in blender

5. Throw garlic cloves in blender

6. Add olive oil and sherry vinegar to the blender

7. Begin to purée the above ingredients until there are no more chunks

8. Add salt, pepper and cumin and purée some more

9. Taste test here for your desired level of salt and pepper

10. Cut a thick slice of the stale bread and add it to the blender, pushing it all the way in and letting it soak for a few minutes, then do a final purée of all ingredients

11. Chill in the refrigerator

12. While gazpacho chills, preheat oven to 325 or use a toaster oven; cut the rest of the loaf of bread into croutons squares, brush with some of the reserved olive oil and then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, bake in oven or toast until crispy

13. Serve gazpacho cold in a bowl topped with Parmesan crusted croutons, top with basil leaves for garnish, and drizzle with reserved olive oil

Note:

* This filled a standard blender to the top

* garden fresh tomatoes are pretty vital to the taste

Sounds like a bobs burger

yum

It’s tomato soup served ice cold. Honestly though this looks delicious and I’m not a soup person.

The Unlikely Culinary Coup: "And Then the Gazpacho Came for Me"

In a shocking turn of events, a small town in the southern United States has been overrun by a seemingly innocuous soup. Gazpacho, a chilled soup originating from Andalusia, Spain, has become the unlikely culprit behind a mysterious phenomenon that has left residents and authorities alike scratching their heads.

The first reported incident occurred on a sweltering summer evening when local resident, Emily Wilson, stumbled upon a steaming bowl of gazpacho on her front porch. Initially, she thought it was a prank or a misplaced delivery, but as she lifted the spoon to take a taste, she felt an inexplicable sense of calm wash over her. The next morning, she awoke to find her entire neighborhood had been transformed into a veritable gazpacho haven.

As the days passed, the soup’s presence spread like wildfire, creeping into homes, businesses, and even public spaces. People from all walks of life, from young children to elderly retirees, were found sitting at tables, slurping down bowls of the chilled soup with an unsettling sense of contentment.

"It’s like nothing I’ve ever seen before," said Sheriff James Harris, who has been leading the investigation. "At first, we thought it was some kind of mass hysteria or a prank gone wrong, but the sheer scale of this phenomenon has left us stumped. We’ve had reports of people abandoning their daily routines, canceling appointments, and even quitting their jobs to spend more time savoring the gazpacho."

As the soup’s popularity continued to soar, local businesses began to adapt, offering gazpacho-themed merchandise and services. Restaurants and cafes replaced their menus with gazpacho-centric offerings, while entrepreneurs capitalized on the trend by selling gazpacho-infused products, from candles to skincare lines.

Despite the chaos, residents have reported a surprising sense of unity and camaraderie. Strangers are now gathering in gazpacho-filled community centers, sharing stories and laughter over steaming bowls of the soup. The once-quiet town has transformed into a vibrant, gazpacho-loving metropolis, with residents embracing the newfound sense of community and joy.

While the scientific community is still trying to unravel the mystery behind the gazpacho’s hypnotic powers, some experts suggest that the soup’s unique combination of flavors and aromas may be responsible for its unusual effects. "Gazpacho is a complex blend of sweet and savory notes, with a subtle tanginess that can stimulate the brain’s reward centers," explained Dr. Maria Rodriguez, a food scientist at the University of Texas. "It’s possible that the combination of these flavors is creating a sense of euphoria in those who consume it."

As the world watches this bizarre phenomenon unfold, one thing is clear: the people of this small town have found a new sense of purpose and unity in the unlikeliest of places – the humble bowl of gazpacho.

Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story!

It’s tomato season for me, and I think I made my best gazpacho yet

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