Creamy Gazpacho Andaluz | America's Test Kitchen

Ingredients

• 3 pounds (about 6 medium) ripe tomatoes , cored
• 1 small cucumber , peeled, halved, and seeded
• 1 medium green bell pepper , halved, cored and seeded
• 1 small red onion , peeled and halved
• 2 medium garlic cloves , peeled and quartered
• 1 small serrano chile , stemmed and halved lengthwise
• kosher salt (see note)
• 1 slice high-quality white sandwich bread , crust removed, torn into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil , plus extra for serving
• 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar , plus extra for serving (see note)
• 2 tablespoons finely minced parsley , chives, or basil leaves
• ground black pepper