Transform Your Summer Cooking with Kube Kitchens UK: Siemens Induction Hob and Refreshing Gazpacho

Ingredients

• 6 ripe tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups tomato juice
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Using your Siemens induction hob, bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Carefully place the tomatoes in the boiling water for 30 seconds, then remove them with a slotted spoon and transfer them to an ice bath. This quick blanching process makes peeling the tomatoes a breeze.
2. Peel the tomatoes, remove the seeds, and chop them into chunks.
3. In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and garlic. Pulse until the vegetables are finely chopped but not pureed.
4. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and stir in the tomato juice, red wine vinegar, and extra-virgin olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the gazpacho for at least 2 hours, allowing the flavours to meld and the soup to chill.
6. Serve the chilled gazpacho in bowls or glasses, garnished with fresh basil leaves.