Gazpacho (and Gazpacho Cocktails!)
 
 
Recipe type: Soup
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 cucumber, seeded and cut into four
  • 2 large ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 1 small red onion
  • 2-4 cloves garlic (more = more spicy heat)
  • 1 bell pepper (any color)
  • 2 tablespoons high quality extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ can tomato paste
  • 1 cup water
  • 2-3 tablespoons sherry vinegar, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Garlic croutons, crushed, for garnish
Instructions
  1. Cut one of the cucumber quarters into a very fine dice and set aside with the croutons for garnish. Add all remaining ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth. Pour into bowls and top with diced cucumber and a sprinkle of crushed garlic croutons for crunch.
Notes
I used tomato paste and water because I didn't have tomato juice on hand and because most tomato juice is so high in sodium. If you prefer, omit the tomato paste and water and add ½ to 1 can of tomato juice instead.
Recipe by Cooking With Michele® at https://cookingwithmichele.com/2011/07/gazpacho-and-gazpacho-cocktails/