AVOCADO GAZPACHO

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These days in Spain, chefs are being fanciful with their gazpachos. This has the tangy flavor of traditional gazpacho andaluz but a creamy texture.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories dinner, weekday, soups and stews, main course

Time 10m

Yield Serves four

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 large ripe avocado, about 6 or 7 ounces
1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, cored and peeled
2 to 4 garlic cloves, to taste
2 heaped tablespoons coarsely chopped red or white onion, soaked for five minutes in cold water, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 to 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or wine vinegar (to taste)
1/2 to 1 teaspoon sweet paprika (to taste)
1/2 to 1 cup ice water, depending on how thick you want your soup to be
Salt
freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber (more to taste)
1/2 cup finely chopped tomato (more to taste)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or parsley, or fresh basil or parsley leaves
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/2 cup small croutons
1 hard-boiled egg, finely chopped

Steps:

Combine the avocado, tomatoes, garlic, onion, olive oil, vinegar, paprika and salt in a blender, and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings. Pour into a bowl or pitcher, thin out as desired with ice water, cover and chill for several hours.
Meanwhile, prepare the garnishes, if using. Place them in small bowls on a platter. Serve it in bowls, and pass the tray of garnishes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 191, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 805 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams