Chilled GAZPACHO with Avocado and Grilled Shrimp

🏺 Origin and History of Gazpacho Gazpacho is a cold soup with deep historical and cultural roots in southern Spain, especially the region of Andalusia. It’s a dish born of necessity, evolving over centuries as a reflection of the Mediterranean climate, agriculture, and resourceful culinary traditions of its people. 🌿 Ancient Origins: Roman Beginnings The earliest form of gazpacho likely dates back to Roman times. Roman soldiers and farmers carried a simple mixture of stale bread, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and water—ingredients that were durable and energizing. This early "soup" was pounded into a paste in a mortar and consumed cold. This primitive version had no tomatoes or peppers, which weren’t introduced to Europe until the 16th century. 🏡 Moorish and Andalusian Influence When the Moors ruled the Iberian Peninsula (711–1492), they brought advanced irrigation, new crops, and spices. The agricultural bounty of Andalusia made it possible for gazpacho to evolve into a more complex di