Gazpacho Soup

Gazpacho Soup

Description:

This is a rather classic version of authentic Andalusian Style Gazpacho as enjoyed in the south of Spain. It's especially refreshing on a hot summer's day and can be adapted to suit your own personal tastes by changing ganishments or even adding chilled, cooked shrimp or an avocado!

Ingredients for 8 Portions:

2¼	lbs.	Tomatoes, Ripe
1½	cups	Red Bell Pepper
1½	cups	Cucumber
4	each	Garlic Cloves, Fresh
1	medium	Jalapeno Pepper
1/4	cup	Olive Oil
1½	cups	Water, Cold
1/2	cup	Cider Vinegar
2	Tbsp.	Salt, Kosher
1	tsp.	Tabasco Sauce
2½	cups	Roma Tomatoes, Diced
2½	cups	Cucumber, Peeled, Diced
2	cups	Red Bell Pepper, Diced
1	cup	Red Onion, Diced
1	cup	Green Onions, Diced
Portions:

Preparation

Place all ingredients except the last 5 GARNISH ingredients, in a blender and blend until smooth.
Strain blended ingredients and adust seasonings of liquid with salt as needed.
Dice all of the GARNISH ingredients approximately 1/4" and add to the blended mixture.
Chill and serve with additional garnishments of croutons, Manchego cheese or ice cubes.