White Gazpacho
- 1 slice firm white sandwich bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 slice firm white sandwich bread, soaked in cold water to cover 5 minutes
- 1/2 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 medium green bell pepper, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
- white part of 1 scallion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar (preferably tarragon-flavored)
- 1/8 teaspoon dried tarragon, crumbled
- 3/4 cup ice water
- Make croutons: Preheat oven to 350F.
- In a bowl toss bread cubes with oil and salt to taste and spread on a small baking sheet.
- Bake cubes in middle of oven until golden and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Make gazpacho: Drain soaked bread and squeeze out water.
- In a blender blend bread with remaining ingredients until smooth.
- Season gazpacho with salt and pepper and transfer to a metal bowl set in a larger bowl of ice and cold water.
- Stir gazpacho occasionally until chilled, about 10 minutes.
- Serve gazpacho topped with croutons.
bread, olive oil, bread, cucumber, green bell pepper, white part, garlic, olive oil, mayonnaise, whitewine vinegar, tarragon, water
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/white-gazpacho-12420 (may not work)