BASIC GAZPACHO

Ingredients

• 3 pounds ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 pound cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped red pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno pepper
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup good olive oil
• 12 ounces tomato juice
• Salt, pepper, ground coriander
• 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1 lime cut into slices
• 6 slices toasted French bread
• Gazpacho Relish:
• 2 tablespoons each - small diced red pepper, cucumber, red onion and red tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor (except bread and limes), and puree until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl and refrigerate for 4 hours. Meanwhile prepare relish.

Relish: Combine and chill for 1 hour. Ladle out soup into pretty bowls, top with a large tablespoon of relish, 1 crouton, and a slice of lime.

Yield: 6 servings

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