COLD GAZPACHO

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There is nothing better than gazpacho on a hot summer day. Make sure you use really ripe, high-quality tomatoes for this recipe--most of the flavor comes from them. Serve with bread.

Provided by Lena

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Gazpacho Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 large ripe beefsteak tomatoes, chopped
1 large cucumber, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced, or to taste
1 clove garlic, minced
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Set aside a few pieces of tomato, cucumber, and bell peppers for garnish.
  • Combine remaining tomatoes, cucumber, and bell peppers with onion, jalapeno, and garlic in a food processor; process until all vegetable are finely chopped. Mix in olive oil, sherry vinegar, and salt.
  • Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.
  • Season with pepper before serving and garnish with reserved tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 18.8 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

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