I cannot believe I haven’t shared this recipe until now. THIS is summer in a bowl. Freezes great and one of my all time favorite soups.
Basic Gazpacho
Soups & Stews, Vegetable
INGREDIENTS
3 pounds ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/2 pound cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped red pepper
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno pepper
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup good olive oil
12 ounces tomato juice
Salt, pepper, ground coriander
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 lime cut into slices
6 slices toasted French bread
Gazpacho Relish:
2 tablespoons each – small diced red pepper, cucumber, red onion and red tomatoes
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper
DIRECTIONS
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor (except bread and limes), and puree until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl and refrigerate for 4 hours. Meanwhile prepare relish.
Relish: Combine and chill for 1 hour. Ladle out soup into pretty bowls, top with a large tablespoon of relish, 1 crouton, and a slice of lime.
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