5.21.2010

{in the pot} first gazpacho




Gazpacho is truly the taste of summer. Zippy, fresh, healthy. You can taste the sun in each tomato.
With a dollop of cool sour cream and a crouton... it is the best!

Unfortunately I am the only one in my family that enjoys it!


Ok maybe lily will join me in spirit!
It is so simple.


I like dill or really any fresh herb to taste ... oooh and a tad of cumin.


Gazpacho by ann (& adapted from Ina Garten)

2 hot house cucumbers - halved and seeded
3 red bell peppers (I always use a yellow, orange and red)
8 plum tomatoes (I use what ever tomato looks the best! - but not grape tomatoes)
2 red onions (1 is plenty for us)
6 garlic cloves
6 cups tomato juice - not v8
1/2 cup white wine vinegar (I prefer red wine vinegar)
1/2 cup good olive oil
1 tbls kosher salt
ground pepper

Now I also add:
pinch of cayenne
pinch of cumin
fresh herbs like dill
squeeze of lemon juice too

Chop the cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, garlic and onions into 1 in cubes and process separately in a food processor. Combine all the chopped ingredients in a bowl and mix in the tomato juice, vinegar, olive oil and seasonings. Mix well and chill for 6 hours or more. Top with sour cream and a parmesan crouton and you have a golden, fresh soup to enjoy!

cheers!

6 comments:

amy and ann said...

oh that looks good. I will have that with you one day! :)
amy

Maryline said...

You are lucky !
My dog doesn't want to wear her hat !!!
Thanks for the recipe...

christina said...

it's all the fresh ingredients, that win me over, each time this is served. lovely photos. : )
yummy!

knack said...

totally want to make this.....and I guarantee I will be the only one on my house that likes it as well :)...

...I love your sweet doggie in the hat :)

xoxo

We Blog Artists said...

Ann, I'm the only one who likes it in this house too!
And thank you...I have been in need of something fresh,light and healthy to add to my lunch recipes.
Have a great day!
Char

KristenB said...

I'll eat it!! =)