STRAWBERRY GAZPACHO

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Berry     No-Cook     Buffet     Healthy

Number Of Ingredients 21

He's chef at Eleven Madison Park --
For the toast:
2 slices country white bread
1 T. Extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 sprig thyme
For the gazpacho:
1 1/2 lbs strawberries, plus 8 pieces for garnish
1 red bell pepper, seeded
1/2 green bell pepper, seeded
2 cucumbers, peeled & seeded
1 clove garlic
3 oz tomato juice
3 T. Red-wine vinegar
2 T. Extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt to taste
Tabasco to taste
Garnish:
1 T. Extra-virgin olive oil
Black pepper to taste
4 basil leaves

Steps:

  • For the toast: in small pan over med-low heat, toast the bread in olive oil with the crushed garlic and thyme until golden brown. Reserve. For the gazpacho: Hull the strawberries by inserting straw at bottom of berry and pushing it through the cap. Dice the berries, peppers, cucumbers, and garlic, and combine with tomato juice, vinegar, and olive oil. Let marinate for 3 hours at room temperature. Combine all ingredients, including the toasted bread, in a blender, and blend until smooth. Strain through chinois (optional) [I didn't] . Season with salt and tabasco. Finish with olive oil, black pepper, and basil. Serves 4 to 6.

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