Authentic Andalusian Gazpacho Recipe | Classic Spanish Cold Soup

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, cored and chopped
• 1 medium English cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 small red onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 slices day-old rustic bread, crusts removed (about 2 oz), torn into pieces
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 2 tbsp sherry vinegar
• 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 1 cup cold filtered water (adjust for desired consistency)
• 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely sliced (for garnish)
• 1 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped (for garnish)
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered (for garnish)
• 1/4 cup diced cucumber (for garnish)
• Flaky sea salt, for finishing