| Missouri Homestead GARDEN GAZPACHO Ingredients: Vegetables, Herbs and Spices Additions: 2 T. Olive Oil 2 28 oz. Cans Italian-Style Tomatoes, (or 6 Ripe Fresh Tomatoes, Peeled, Seeded and Chopped 1/4 C. Good Quality Olive Oil 1/4 C. Balsamic or Other Vinegar Freshly Ground Pepper 4 C Tomato Juice 1 Cucumber, Peeled, Seeded and Chopped Juice of 1 Lime 1 Avocado, Peeled and Diced Cooking Directions: Stir vegetables into oil over low heat in a 3 or 4 qt. non-aluminum pot. Chop tomatoes in the can with a knife or in a food processor and add to vegetable mixture. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and refrigerate. As with most soups allowing the favors to mingle overnight enhances the taste and texture. Just before serving add avocado. Serves: 5 Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Inventive Soup Varations: This soup is glorious as is, but using ripe fresh tomatoes in season makes a special summer celebration supper. Leftover soup can be reheated and simmered down to a thicker consistency to make a tasty marinara sauce. Delicious on grilled swordfish or pasta. Gluten Free Item |
