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Saturday, July 10, 2010

Garden Fresh Gazpacho

There are many versions of this pungent soup.
A great appetizer, soup or light main course.
You can make up your own version of this
with whatever you have fresh and on hand.
Garnish with fresh herbs, feta cheese,
chopped hard boiled egg, crotons, etc.

Ingredients:
2 lbs of tomatoes, peeled
1 cucumber
1 zucchini
1 large onion
2 peppers (optional - one may be hot)
2 - 4 garlic cloves
2 tbsp herb or balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups vegetable stock or tomato juice
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp sea salt

Directions:
Roughly chop vegetables and process
in batches using a little stock
each time and at the end.
Mix all together and check for seasoning.
If mixture is too thick,
thin with more stock or juice.
Chill for several hours
up to 2 days for flavors to blend.

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