ICED GAZPACHO WITH HOMEMADE GARLIC CROUTONS

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Make and share this Iced Gazpacho With Homemade Garlic Croutons recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Midwest Maven

Categories     Peppers

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 red bell peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped
14 ounces tomatoes, large and juicy ones, skinned, seeded and coarsely chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, halved
2 slices bread, crusts removed and cut into 1/4 inch cubes
sea salt
diced green and red bell pepper
finely diced seeded cucumber
chopped scallion
ice cube

Steps:

  • Put the bell peppers, cucumber, tomatoes, olive oil and vinegar in a food processor, and process until smooth.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste, transfer to a bowl, cover and chill for at least 4 hours.
  • Meanwhile, for the garlic croutons, heat the oil in a skillet over med/high heat.
  • Add the garlic and fry for 2 minutes, stirring to flavor the oil.(can use more garlic if you like).
  • Discard the garlic, add the bread cubes, and fry until golden on all sides.
  • Drain well on paper towels, sprinkle with the sea salt and store in an airtight container if not using immediately.
  • To serve, place ice cubes in soup bowls, ladle the soup on top and then top with your garnishes and croutons, or let your guests add their own.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.1, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 3, Sodium 73.3, Carbohydrate 16.8, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 6.9, Protein 3

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