This is so easy! It takes 30 minutes to blend and chill but I let it blend longer as I didn't know it was going to be so easy to prepare! It is a great soup for your summer vegetables. You can even add other vegetables. It's a good recipe for your "kitchen sink" !
Serves 4
Prep time: 30 minutes
Chill time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
2 pounds tomatoes, roughly chopped, plus 1 contrasting-color heirloom tomato for garnish
1 garlic clove, roughly chopped
1 large cucumber, peeled and roughly chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, roughly chopped
1/3 cup parsley leaves
1/2 small red onion, roughly chopped
1 small jalapeño, seeded and roughly chopped
1 cup ice cubes
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a food processor, combine 2 pounds tomatoes and garlic; puree until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl.
In the food processor, combine cucumber, bell pepper, parsley, onion, jalapeño, and ice; puree to a slightly chunky texture. Add to the bowl with tomato mixture. Stir in oil, vinegar, and salt. Transfer gazpacho to a covered container and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
Just before serving, cut remaining tomato into small dice. Divide gazpacho among 4 shallow bowls, top with diced tomato, and serve.
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