The Tomatoes. I use a mixture of heirloom tomatoes I’m growing in any given season. I love large beefy tomatoes, but also smaller cherry tomatoes that are often sweeter and very juicy. Use your favorites. If you’ve never had gazpacho before, you’re in for a treat! Gazpacho is absolutely one of the freshest meals in a bowl you can ever experience. How you interpret this very basic description is up to you, and explains why there are so many takes on this classic dish. Traditional gazpacho ingredients include green peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar and perhaps some bread for thickening and light seasonings. But as with any tradition, it is up for experimentation and interpretation, particularly for regions wanting to use their own local ingredients. What I AM including is a combination of different types of heirloom tomatoes as well as a mish-mosh of chili peppers. We grew at least a dozen varieties of peppers this year and I’m including so many types, including Georgia Flame, Cayenne Buist’s, Hugarian Wax, jalapenos (of course), jaloro, apple peppers, a couple of Thais — what else? What did I miss? The choice of peppers is yours, but for now, let’s talk about how to make gazpacho, shall we? Check out the recipe video below if you have any questions. I made this and we enjoyed it for lunch the next day on our patio. It was cool and refreshing on a hot summer afternoon. I hope you enjoy it! The heat diminishes but it is all still so fresh and delicious. I am one who loves a nice crunch to my soup, so crispy croutons or crackers are a BONUS for me. NOTE: Be sure to check out the Gazpacho video recipe below! Personally, I enjoy the variety and how they all combine to create a beautiful, fresh-tasting dish that is hard to resist. Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS.Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H. You can also freeze it in freezer containers for 3 months or longer.
