Gazpacho
Posted July 19, 2006 – 4:01 pm in: European, Soup, Vegetable
Ingredients:
- 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks
- 8 ripe tomatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 jalepeno, seeded and chpped
- 1/2 large green pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 2 slices of Italian bread, soaked in water and squeezed
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Garnish (optional)
- chopped cucumber (optional)
- chopped green pepper (optional)
- chopped red onion (optional)
Directions:
- Working in batches, grind the first seven ingredients in a food processor or blender, being careful not to blend them to a puree.
- Pour the soup into a large bowl bowl, and stir in the olive oil, cilantro and basil.
- Cover and chill it for several hours.
- Serve with croutons and the garnishes
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