Cold soup for hot days
I've prepared some light soups for you that, nevertheless, surprise with their delicate flavor. My favorite is the chilled tomato and cucumber soup, which tastes like Spain and holidays, and has fewer than 200 calories.
I've prepared some light soups for you that, nevertheless, surprise with their delicate flavor. My favorite is the chilled tomato and cucumber soup, which tastes like Spain and holidays, and has fewer than 200 calories.
Questions and answers:
Where does gazpacho come from?
Gazpacho, or its thicker variant, salmorejo, is often associated with Italian cuisine, but these cold soups originated in Spain and Portugal. The original ingredients were garlic, cucumber, bread, olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and water. The soup was white; it wasn't until the time of Christopher Columbus that tomatoes and peppers were added, giving it its red color. Gazpacho is made with fresh ingredients and is never cooked. The raw vegetables are blended, thinned with water, and then chilled.
How long does cold soup keep?
As with most prepared dishes, the fresher the ingredients, the tastier the food will be. Since most cold soups are not cooked, they can be kept in the refrigerator for one or two days after preparation.
What goes well with these delicious cold soups?
Toasted bread is always delicious, whether for dipping or spreading, and perhaps paired with a summer salad for a complete meal. Here you'll find spreadable options and Christina's five best summer salads.
