Moms Gazpacho Best Ever Recipes

THE BEST GAZPACHO

Steps:

• Place the bread cubes in a small bowl and add enough water to cover. Let soak until the bread is completely saturated, about 2 minutes. Drain and squeeze dry.
• Combine the bread, tomatoes, roughly chopped cucumber, bell pepper, garlic, 1/3 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons vinegar, coriander, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a blender. (Work in two batches if necessary.) Blend on high speed until creamy and very smooth, about 2 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl or 8-cup liquid measuring cup. Cover and refrigerate until very cold, at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
• Season to taste with more salt and pepper and add up to 1 more tablespoon vinegar. Ladle into serving bowls, top with the finely diced cucumber and drizzle with more olive oil. Serve chilled.

MOM'S GAZPACHO. BEST EVER.

Steps:

• 1. Chop veggies and fresh herbs into chunks. 2. Put in Cuisinart and Chop until chunky (about 10 - 15 seconds) 3. Add 3 c. of the tomato juice and chop some more until thick but still have small pieces of veggies. Don't puree completely. 4. Pour into Container, taste and season as necessary. If you want a little thinner, add more tomato juice and stir well. 5. Regrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Serve topped with creme fresh or Sour Cream, and chopped scallion.

MOM'S GAZPACHO

Steps:

• Place egg in small pot of cold water, bring to boil, and let simmer for 10 minutes.
• In a pot or large bowl, combine tomatoes, pepper, cucumber, red onion, olive oil, lemon juice, cold beef broth (optional), red wine vinegar, parsley, oregano, Worcestershire, and coarsely ground black pepper to taste. Stir.
• Sprinkle garlic with a pinch of salt, and set in bowl.
• When egg is finished cooking, run under cold water, remove shell, add to garlic and salt mixture, and mash together with fork.
• Pour tomato juice into large pot or bowl with vegetables, and add garlic, egg, and salt mixture. Add bread crumbs and stir so that they dissolve into liquid.
• Taste for seasoning and add salt, pepper, and Tabasco to taste. Chill for at least 4 hours and serve. Garnish with chopped parsley, minced red onion, and chopped olives if desired.