CRUNCHY GARDEN GAZPACHO

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This is not your typical blended gazpacho. I prefer the pieces of vegetables and slight spice in this recipe. It takes a while to make, but is well worth it. *If you store & serve in a large cast iron dutch oven (such as Le Creuset), the soup will stay cool for quite awhile if you are bringing it to a potluck.

Provided by Chandra M

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

64 -96 ounces tomato juice (use high quality)
3 large carrots, shredded (halved)
1 seedless cucumber, shredded (halved)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 cup fresh parsley, chopped (flat leaf)
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons hot sauce
6 medium radishes, shredded
1/2 medium green pepper, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1 jalapeno, de-seeded and minced
4 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/8 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes, do not drain (I use Muir Glen)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt (to taste)
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (to taste)

Steps:

  • In food processor combine 1/2 carrots, 1/2 cucumber, garlic, parsley, vinegar, olive oil, & hot sauce.
  • Puree until smooth.
  • ou may need to add some of the tomato juice depending on the consistency.
  • Combine all remaining ingredients (except tomato juice) with the puree mixture in a very large bowl.
  • Add tomato juice to your desired consistency.
  • Chill for 30 minutes to combine flavors.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Can be served at room temperature or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.5, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 718.6, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 8.9, Protein 2.2

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