YELLOW TOMATO GAZPACHO WITH CILANTRO OIL AND AVOCADO

Yellow Tomato Gazpacho with Cilantro Oil and Avocado image

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 3/4 pounds yellow tomatoes, halved
1 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 medium jalapeño chili with seeds, chopped (about 1 tablespoon)
Cilantro Oil
1 avocado, peeled, pitted, chopped

Steps:

Squeeze tomato juices and seeds into strainer set over bowl. Press on seeds to extract all juice. Chop tomatoes. Set aside 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes, 1/4 cup cucumber, and 1/4 cup bell pepper.
Combine remaining tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper in processor. Add tomato juices, onion, orange juice, oil, vinegar, garlic, and jalapeño; process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer soup to bowl; add reserved vegetables. Cover and chill overnight.
Divide soup among 6 bowls. Drizzle with cilantro oil. Sprinkle with avocado.