Spain is also a hot and hot area in summer. Since ancient times, local people have relied on homemade Spanish cold soup to quench their thirst. (Photo/excerpt from Wikipedia) Tomatoes contain 13 vitamins and 17 minerals, especially a large amount of lycopene antioxidants, which helps to delay aging. Carotenoids and vitamin C contained in tomatoes can strengthen vascular function and prevent vascular aging. Eating two tomatoes a day (about 300 grams) can meet the needs of vitamin C 1 day.
Spanish dishes are always made of all kinds of vegetables. Therefore, in summer, due to sweating, nutrients are easily lost, and cucumber added inside is also a summer vegetable for clearing heat and diuresis. In addition, acid seasonings such as fruit vinegar and wine vinegar are added, which can help appetizers in hot weather.
Spanish tomato cold soup (gazpacho)
Ingredients: French bread 85g, red or green bell pepper 1 chopped, red onion 1 chopped, sliced cucumber 1/2, tomato 225g, basil leaf 15g, garlic 1 chopped, olive oil 2 soup, red or white wine vinegar.
Exercise:
1. Peel and shred the bread, put it in a bowl and soak it in water for about 5 minutes.
Drain the water in the bowl and squeeze the water out of the bread by hand.
3. Mash the sweet pepper, red onion and cucumber in a blender or blender, and then pour them into a bowl for later use.
4. Put the tomatoes and basil leaves into a blender and break them slightly, then pour them into a bowl of 3. Mix them evenly.
5. Mix garlic, olive oil, wine vinegar, soaked bread and tomato in a blender, then add the vegetable mixture and mix well.
6. Sprinkle with black pepper, cover the bowl and let it cool for at least 1 hour before eating.