ALTON BROWN'S GAZPACHO FROM GOOD EATS 2007 AMERICAN SLICER EPISO

Alton Brown's Gazpacho from Good Eats 2007 American Slicer Episo image

Provided by Ms. Valeriah

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 lbs tomatoes, vine-ripened, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 cup tomato juice
1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1 jalapeno, small, seeded and minced
1 garlic clove, medium, minced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 lime, juiced
2 teaspoons vinegar, balsamic
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground, toasted
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
2 tablespoons basil, fresh leaves, chiffonade

Steps:

Fill a 6-quart pot halfway full of water, set over high heat and bring to a boil.
Make an X with a paring knife on the bottom of the tomatoes. Drop the tomatoes into the boiling water for 15 seconds, remove and transfer to an ice bath and allow to cool until able to handle, approximately one minute. Remove and pat dry. Peel, core and seed the tomatoes. When seeding the tomatoes, place the seeds and pulp into a fine mesh strainer set over a bowl in order to catch the juice. Press as much of the juice through as possible and then add enough bottled tomato juice to bring the total to a cup.
Place the tomatoes and juice into a large mixing bowl. Add the cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, jalapeno, garlic clove olive oil, lime juice, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire, cumin, salt and pepper, and stir to combine. Transfer 1 1/2 cups of the mixture to a blender and puree for 15-20 seconds on high speed. Return the pureed mixture to the bowl and stir to combine. Cover and chill for 2 hours and up to overnight. Serve with chiffonade of basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.7, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 638.5, Carbohydrate 15.1, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 8.7, Protein 2.6