#SundaySupper #BeatTheHeat Gazpacho
July 15, 2012
When my husband and I were on our honeymoon in San Pedro, Belize in May, we shared a delicious bowl of gazpacho at the Blue Water Grill. It was our final night on the island before heading inland to San Ignacio –what a delicious choice for our last meal! The refreshingly cool bowl of soup was welcome on the palate after a long hot day at the beach. As soon as we returned home I immediately searched, and found, an amazing recipe for the chilled appetizer by Ina Garten. This has definitely made it to the list of summer staples!
P.S.Be sure to check out more #BeatTheHeat recipes listed below from fellow members of the #SundaySupper community!
Gazpacho
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber, halved and seeded, not peeled
- 2 red bell peppers, cored and seeded
- 4 Roma tomatoes
- 1 red onion, I’ve alo used Vidalia, which is a sweet substitution
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups Mott’s Low Sodium Garden Blend tomato juice
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Garnish – fresh avocado, mango, pineapple or papaya, cubed
Directions
Roughly chop the cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, and red onions into 1-inch cubes. Put each vegetable separately into a food processor fitted with a steel blade and pulse until it is coarsely chopped for a chunky soup. Blend longer for a smoother version (we prefer chunky). After each vegetable is processed, combine them in a large bowl and add garlic, tomato juice, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well and chill overnight before serving. Garnish with ripe avocado, mango, pineapple or papaya.
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July 15, 2012 at 5:34 pm
Love gazpacho but never tried making it at home!!This looks so delicious!You might have inspired me 🙂
July 15, 2012 at 5:35 pm
Awesome! Let me know how it turns out!
July 15, 2012 at 8:23 pm
Classic gazpacho is my absolute favorite cold soup! It looks delicious!
July 16, 2012 at 12:14 pm
It definitely hits the spot in this hot, hot weather we’ve been having!
July 15, 2012 at 11:05 pm
Lovely ! Love the spices in this. Think this wll be right up my alley since I love tomatoes. Thanks for sharing 🙂
July 16, 2012 at 12:13 pm
Wonderful! If you make it, let me know how it turns out :o)
July 16, 2012 at 11:47 pm
I keep meaning to try gazpacho every summer, and this recipe looks like just the one to try! Nice selection for beating the heat. 🙂
July 17, 2012 at 10:22 am
This is definitely an easy one to start off with!
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