Serve in short glasses as an appetizer or in bowls as a first course. Place condiments in small serving dishes on the table, so guests can garnish as they desire.
Gazpacho
Ingredients
- 2 cups tomatoes peeled, seeded and chopped
- 1 large clove garlic
- 1 jalapeño halved and seeded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 8 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 cups tomato or vegetable juice
- 1/4 cup each finely chopped red pepper, green pepper, celery and cucumber
- 1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- Chopped avocado for garnish
- Chopped scallions for garnish
- Peeled shrimp for garnish
- Tabasco sauce for garnish
Instructions
- Place tomatoes, garlic and jalapeño in a food processor and blend. Add oil, vinegar and lime juice. Purée until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine tomato mixture with remaining ingredients.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight. Add additional salt and pepper to taste.