Golden Gazpacho
- 1 1/2 lb. ripe yellow tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
- 1 large yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups cooked or 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3 scallions, trimmed
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 2 Tbs. white wine vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Cayenne pepper, optional
- 1/2 cup croutons for garnish
- 2 Tbs. minced fresh parsley or basil for garnish
- Put tomatoes, cucumber, yellow bell pepper, 1 cup chickpeas and garlic into food processor.
- Cut green part off scallions, mince and set aside.
- Coarsely chop white part of scallions, and add to food processor.
- Puree until smooth.
- Add oil and vinegar, and season with salt to taste.
- Add dash of cayenne, if using, and process until blended.
- Transfer soup to a large nonmetallic serving dish.
- Cover, and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.
- Taste to adjust seasonings.
- To serve, ladle soup into bowls.
- Garnish with remaining 1/2 cup chick-peas, croutons, parsley and reserved scallion tops.
tomatoes, cucumber, yellow bell pepper, chickpeas, garlic, scallions, olive oil, white wine vinegar, salt, cayenne pepper, croutons, parsley
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/golden-gazpacho/ (may not work)