My Classic Version of a Spicy Gazpacho

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"A perfect summertime soup. Using, great fresh summer vegetables; refreshing, yet inexpensive, and easy to make. Great for a light lunch or dinner; perfect as a starter course for entertaining; and ... I love to make these as shooters for a party. Add a couple of grilled shrimp on a skewer, or a couple of cucumber and olives, for a fun garnish. Also, there are many recipes out there; all equally as good. This is just what I was taught, by a fellow chef, which I always come back to "as my favorite." One thing he does ... he adds a small slice of sourdough bread to his soup. Me, I have and haven't; I really don't know if I prefer it or not. But that is optional."

Original is 4-8 servings
  • GARNISH

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (618.7 g)
  • Calories 357.2
  • Total Fat - 16.3 g
  • Saturated Fat - 2.5 g
  • Cholesterol - 23.1 mg
  • Sodium - 442.8 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 46.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 7.5 g
  • Sugars - 18.3 g
  • Protein - 14.2 g
  • Calcium - 96.2 mg
  • Iron - 3.4 mg
  • Vitamin C - 114.2 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.3 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Note: I like to reserve a little of the cucumber and onion; along with the jalapenos as a garnish. It isn't necessary, but I like it. Also, You can also puree this soup as much as you like - from a 'chunky' consistency to 'smooth.' I like to NOT puree it all the way; I like a little texture to mine.

Step 2

Reserved Vegetables ... I like to reserve a few tablespoons of the cucumber and onion for the garnish. It isn't necessary; as you can use another garnish. But, set them aside, if you decide to do that.

Step 3

Base ... Add the tomato, tomato juice or V8 (I prefer tomato juice), olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, zucchini, cucumber, bell peppers, jalapeno, onion, and a pinch of both salt and pepper; then, pulse until lightly pureed - NOT completely smooth. Add a little of the lemon, a dash of hot sauce, cilantro or parsley, and pulse another time. Taste. At this point; you can re-season with additional lemon juice, hot sauce, salt and or pepper. Also, if you want the soup a bit thicker, you can add the slice of bread. In some areas, bread is traditional; in others, it is not. At this point ... it is all about taste. Celery seed is also optional, and some people like that. Again, all personal taste. Just make to taste as you go.

Step 4

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate, over night for me, or at least 8 hours. The longer the better.

Step 5

Garnish and Serve ... Ladle into your bowls, garnish with the reserved cucumber, onion, and jalapeno; and, a few croutons to finish it off. A few chives are also really nice. My friend adds skewers of olives and cucumbers instead; or, sometimes grilled shrimp. At this point, it is all up to you how you like to finish off the soup.

Step 6

A grilled cheese is a perfect side dish for a light lunch or dinner. ENJOY!

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