(Recipe) Chunky Gazpacho

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Chunky Gazpacho

 

This thick and chunky soup made with seasonal produce can be a light

meal in itself on a blistering hot day. Serve it in chilled bowls and

garnish with crispy croutons.

 

One 15-ounce can tomato sauce

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon honey

½ medium cucumber, seeded and coarsely chopped

1 tomato, cut into ½-inch cubes

½ green bell pepper, coarsely chopped

½ red bell pepper, coarsely chopped

1 celery stalk, strings removed, coarsely chopped

2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion, or to taste

2 cloves garlic, finely minced

¼ teaspoon Tabasco sauce, or to taste

¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, or to taste

Salt to taste

 

Combine the tomato sauce, vinegar, oil, and honey in a medium bowl. Stir

in the remaining ingredients.

Refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours. Taste the soup and adjust

the seasoning.

Serve in chilled bowls in garnish with croutons.

 

Advance preparation

This soup will keep for up to 5 days in a covered container in the

refrigerator. Before serving, thin with water or tomato juice as

desired.

 

Lori