Best Moosewood Gazpaco Recipes

THE BEST GAZPACHO

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Ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber and red bell peppers come together to make a delightfully refreshing version of classic gazpacho. We added a touch of sherry vinegar for acidity, which plays nicely with sweet, ripe tomatoes. Hearty white bread adds body and creates the perfect creamy texture. Top with diced cucumber and a drizzle of olive oil for a light soup you'll want to make all summer long.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories appetizer

Time 2h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 slices hearty white bread, crusts removed, diced (about 1 cup diced)
2 1/2 pounds vine-ripened tomatoes, cored and roughly chopped
1 English cucumber, 1/2 roughly chopped and 1/2 finely diced
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and roughly chopped
1 clove garlic, smashed
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
2 to 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Place the bread cubes in a small bowl and add enough water to cover. Let soak until the bread is completely saturated, about 2 minutes. Drain and squeeze dry.
Combine the bread, tomatoes, roughly chopped cucumber, bell pepper, garlic, 1/3 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons vinegar, coriander, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a blender. (Work in two batches if necessary.) Blend on high speed until creamy and very smooth, about 2 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl or 8-cup liquid measuring cup. Cover and refrigerate until very cold, at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
Season to taste with more salt and pepper and add up to 1 more tablespoon vinegar. Ladle into serving bowls, top with the finely diced cucumber and drizzle with more olive oil. Serve chilled.

GAZPACHO

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 4 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds vine-ripened or canned tomatoes, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with 3/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar, or to taste
1 tablespoons olive oil
Ice water or tomato juice for thinning soup
Croutons and finely diced tomato, green bell pepper, and cucumber, for garnish

Steps:

In a blender puree chopped tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, and cucumber, garlic paste, vinegar, oil, and salt and pepper, to taste. Chill soup well, preferably overnight.
Thin soup with ice water or tomato juice and serve topped with croutons and finely diced vegetables. Correct seasoning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calorie, Fat 3.5 grams, SaturatedFat 0.5 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 402 milligrams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 9 grams