Spicy Gazpacho with Serrano Ham

Name: Spicy Gazpacho with Serrano Ham
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 c. torn or cubed stale country white bread, crusts removed; 3 lb. ripe tomatoes, cored and coarsely chopped; 4 serrano chiles, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped; 3/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish; 5 tsp. sherry vinegar; 2 oz. serrano ham, thinly sliced into strips; Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Aug 19, 2016

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GHK_0816_Spicy Gazpacho With Serrano Ham

Mike Garten

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Dig into chilled summer soup with a spicy kick.

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Ingredients

3 cups torn or cubed stale country white bread, crusts removed
3 lb. ripe tomatoes, cored and coarsely chopped
4 serrano chiles, sliced
3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish
5 tsp. sherry vinegar
2 oz. serrano ham, thinly sliced into strips
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. Step 1In medium bowl, cover bread with enough cold water to soak. Let stand 15 minutes. Drain well and squeeze out excess water.
2. Step 2In food processor, blend half of tomatoes, chiles, garlic, oil, and soaked bread until smooth, stopping and scraping occasionally. Transfer to 8-cup measuring cup or other large container. Repeat blending with remaining tomatoes, chiles, garlic, bread, and oil; add to measuring cup with first batch of soup. Stir in vinegar and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold, about 3 hours, or up to 1 day. Divide among serving bowls. Drizzle with additional oil, if desired. Garnish with ham and parsley.

Nutritional Information (per serving): Calories 545; Protein 9g; Carbohydrate 28g; Total Fat 45g; Saturated Fat 7g; Dietary Fiber 5g; Sodium 990mg.

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