Andalusian Gazpacho with Paprika Breadcrumbs

Name: Andalusian Gazpacho with Paprika Breadcrumbs (Gazpacho Andaluz con Pan Rallado de Pimentón)
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1 cup stale bread cubes; 1 red bell pepper, quartered and seeded; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 large tomatoes, quartered and seeded; ½ cup olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon; 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar; 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into large pieces; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Gazpacho Andaluz con Pan Rallado de Pimentón

Preparation info

Yield:
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Tapas Espana

By Catherine Alioto

Published 2026

About

Gazpacho is a staple of Spanish cuisine and is a refreshing cold soup enjoyed almost daily during the summer months, especially in Andalusia. The smoked paprika breadcrumbs add a flavorful, crunchy finish.

Ingredients

1 cup stale bread cubes
1 red bell pepper, quartered and seeded
2 cloves

Europe
Spain
Andalusia
Soup
Vegan
Summer

Method

Add the bread to the blender and pulse until fine. Remove ¼ cup of the breadcrumbs and set aside.

Add the bell pepper, garlic, tomatoes, ½ cup of the oil, vinegar, cucumber, and salt to the blender and process until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to overnight.

In the meantime, warm the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a small sauté