Gaspacho Sans Bread
- 2 slices red or white onion
- 2 lbs. ripe tomatoes
- 2 to 3 garlic cloves, to taste, halved, green germ removed
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 to 2 Tbs. sherry vinegar or wine vinegar (to taste)
- 1/2 to 1 tsp. sweet paprika (to taste)
- 1/2 to 1 c. ice water, depending on how thick you want your soup to be
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 c. finely chopped cucumber (more to taste)
- 1/2 c. finely chopped tomato (more to taste)
- 1/2 c. finely chopped green or yellow pepper
- 1/2 c. finely chopped celery
- Slivered fresh basil or chopped fresh parsley for garnish
- Directions:
- 1. Put the onion slices in a bowl, cover with cold water and add a few drops of vinegar. Let sit for 5 minutes while you prepare the remaining ingredients. Drain and rinse with cold water. Cut in half or into smaller pieces.
- 2. Combine the tomatoes, garlic, onion, olive oil, vinegar, paprika, and salt in a blender and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings. Pour into a bowl or pitcher, thin out as desired with water, cover and chill for several hours.
- 3. Meanwhile, prepare the remaining ingredients and toss together in a large bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- 4. Spoon the chopped vegetables into soup bowls and pour or ladle in the gazpacho. Garnish with basil chiffonade or chopped fresh parsley, and serve.
- Yield: Serves 4
- Advance preparation: This will keep for a day in the refrigerator.
- Nutritional information per serving: 119 calories; 7 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 5 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 milligrams cholesterol; 13 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 25 milligrams sodium (does not include salt to taste); 3 grams protein
red, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, sherry vinegar, sweet paprika, water, salt, cucumber, tomato, green, celery, basil
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/gaspacho-sans-bread-52453481 (may not work)