Reviewed: May 27, 2011

From someone who lived in Seville, this is a great recipe, unfortunately it is not andalusian gazpacho. Like other reviewers have mentioned there are ingredients here that are never in andalusian gazpacho (or gazpacho in general). The ones that bother me most are the navy beans, celery, basil, and tomato juice. But what is MOST glaringly missing is the STALE BREAD. On top of that andalusian gazpacho is blended to a puree. I like salsa-esque gazpachos, but andalusian gaspacho is not of a salsa consistency. Keep it simple: fresh veggies (tomato, cukes, green & red peppers), good olive oil, stale bread, red wine or sherry vinegar, garlic, salt & pepper.

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Casey

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 4, 2009

I did not modify this recipe at all, and it was very good.

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ChefMom

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Oct. 29, 2007

No matter how good this soup is, it is NOT Andalusian Gazpacho. I should know, I am a Spaniard. No cumin, no beans, no celery, no basil, no oregano and no parsley. The tomatoes are real, fresh ones, not juice. And the onions should be regular, not green. Don't mean to be vindicative, just accurate...

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mathildilla

Reviewed: Jan. 9, 2007

Ok, not bad but not a Andalusian Gazpacho that I lived on for eleven Summers in Jerez, Andalusia. Cut the beans, juice and most of the spices and add a tall cold glass of Tinto Verano

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Terry

Reviewed: Apr. 1, 2006

not that good.OK

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hot dawg

Reviewed: Jan. 20, 2006

I've been looking for this soup recipe found several throughout the years. This one is #1! Thanks!

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Rona Jean Craddock

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Astoria, Illinois, USA

Living In: Charleston, South Carolina, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 5, 2005

Although this was easy I ended up throwing out all the leftovers. I think using fresh tomatoes rather than canned juice will make a big difference. I would reccomend trying a recipe with fresh ingredients before this one.

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ANGELAKOMLJENOVIC

Home Town: Sexsmith, Alberta, Canada

Reviewed: May 27, 2003

Delicious, easy, and inexpensive. I did, however, simmer for a short period then chilled and served.

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Renee

Reviewed: Jan. 23, 2003

It didn't work for us. I enjoyed but not my families cup of soup.

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MAEVEN6

Reviewed: Aug. 20, 2002

If you have leftover cucumbers and it's hot outside. Make yourself some of this cold soup. Made it the night before and when I came home from work it was ready to eat. Plus you can freeze it! Makes 10 servings. Was very good. I added some red hot to mine.

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