GAZPACHO HISTORY: While gazpacho has become synonymous with cold soup, it’s actually one of the oldest recipes in the Mediterranean. It hails originally from Andalusia and traditional recipes always include stale bread. Indeed, it is one of the countless recipes for sauces, soups, and condiments throughout the Mediterranean that make use of leftover, old bread – remember, nothing is ever thrown away that can be eaten! Today, the most popular versions of gazpacho are tomato-based and a little spicy, but the fruit has entered the mix, too, and so this cherry gazpacho is a great way to start a meal, especially when cherries are in season and in all their sweet and tart glory.