SPEEDY SUMMER GAZPACHO

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This quick recipe is best enjoyed on a hot summer day. It's a simple soup made with locally grown ingredients and tastes exquisite in the balmy July heat.

Provided by Dr. Rupy Aujla

Categories     HarperCollins     Soup/Stew     Summer     Tomato     Cucumber     Bell Pepper     Healthy     Quick and Healthy     Quick & Easy     Soy Free     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Tree Nut Free     Vegetarian     Vegan

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cucumber, roughly chopped
6 medium tomatoes (heirloom variety if possible)
½ oz basil leaves, stems removed
1 celery stalk, roughly chopped
½ red pepper, deseeded and roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves, grated
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put all the ingredients in a food processor and blitz until smooth, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Add some water to loosen the soup if needed, then divide it between bowls and drizzle some more oil on top to serve.

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