"It’s been scorching hot in San Diego last few days. I didn’t even want to turn my oven on today! That’s when I am so grateful for my @vitamix It was definitely working overtime past few days. Today, I made one of my favorite chilled summer soups. The best part about this soup that you can make it way ahead of time or even a day before. Try using all organic ingredients for this Gazpacho. It definitely makes a big difference in flavor."
Summer Gazpacho with Heirloom Tomatoes
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Serves or Makes: serves 4
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ingredients
- 3 cucumbers peeled (I used Persian cucumbers)
- 1/2 large red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded
- 2 pounds very ripe red tomatoes, preferably heirloom, cut into ½-inch wedges.
- 1/2 large shallot, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- Quartered cherry tomatoes, chopped avocados, handful of pepitas for styling. Crusty bread (for serving)
Method
Step 1
Coarsely chop the cucumbers and place in a large bowl. Cut one-quarter of the bell pepper into ¼" pieces and set aside for serving; coarsely chop remaining bell pepper and add to bowl with chopped cucumber. Add tomatoes to bowl and toss with shallot, garlic, 2 Tbsp. vinegar, and 1 Tbsp. salt. Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature to let flavors meld.
Step 2
Transfer tomato mixture along with any accumulated juices to a blender. Add 3 Tbsp. oil and purée on medium speed until smooth; season with salt and vinegar, if desired. Cool the soup for about 1 hour before serving.
Step 3
Divide gazpacho among bowls. Top with cherry tomatoes, avocado pieces, cucumber, and red pepper pieces, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt. Add some chopped purple onions, hemp seeds and pepitas if desired. Serve with bread and lime wedges alongside. Enjoy!