This Portuguese Gazpacho will change your summer

Think soup is just for winter? Think again. This Cold Gaspacho Alentejano is Portugal’s answer to summer heat—fresh tomatoes, crunchy veg, roasted garlic, and a broth that gets better overnight in the fridge. No blender, no fuss, just bold, chilled flavor. It’s traditional… with a few twists.

🧺 Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Soup:
• 500g ripe tomatoes
– Half raw, half charred
• 1 green pepper
• 1 red pepper
• 1 small cucumber
• 1 small onion
• 2 tsp white soy sauce (start with 1)
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (adjust to taste)
• 700ml cold water
• Salt, to taste
• 4 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
• Small handful of chopped fresh coriander
• Day-old rustic bread, cubed or torn
Garlic Oil:
• 200ml Extra virgin olive oil
• 5 garlic cloves, smashed
• 1 bay leaf