Gather your tomatoes while you may, summer is a-flying.

Apologies to the Book of Wisdom

Hi there,

There is something truly special about sinking your teeth into a sun-ripened tomato during the peak of summer. Bursting with a delicate balance of sweet and tangy flavors, fresh tomatoes serve as a mouthwatering reminder of the warm days and vibrant energies that summer brings. Just one bite is enough to transport your palate to a world of sensations, making it the perfect ingredient for refreshing salads, heavenly BLT sandwiches, and the king of cold soup, gazpacho.

Before the summer ends, head to your local farmer’s market or pick some vines from your garden, and let the delicious flavors of fresh tomatoes transport your taste buds to summer paradise. Invite some friends over and serve them Company Gazpacho. Or make yourself the company and have it for dinner with a loaf of good bread and a glass of rose.

TIME TO PUT ON YOUR APRON!

Company Gazpacho – New Jersey Fresh

Recipe by Bernadette Course: SoupCuisine: SpainDifficulty: Easy Peasy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

A easy and impressive gazpacho that is perfect for company.

Ingredients

• 1 lb 1 Roma tomatoes

• 1 lb 1 Heirloom mini tomatoes

• 1 large 1 Roasted pepper

• 1/2 1/2 English cucumber

• 1/2 1/2 Sweet onion

• 1 tablespoon 1 Garlic paste

• 2 teaspoons 2 Sherry vinegar

• 1/4 cup 1/4 Extra virgin olive oil, first cold pressed

• couple dashes couple Red hot sauce

• 2 slices 2 Whole grain bread, crust removed

Preparation

• Remove the peel from the Roma tomatoes
• Chop the Roma tomatoes, pepper, cucumber (reserve a small portion of cucumber), and onion and put into a food processor
• Add the bread (tear into pieces) and garlic paste and process until smooth
• With the motor running add the vinegar, 1 teaspoon of salt, a couple of dashes of Red Hot Sauce, and the olive oil
• Finely chop the mini heirloom tomatoes and combine with reserved cucumber
• In your soup bowl put a small open ring and fill with finely chopped heirloom tomato and cucumber combination
• Transfer gazpacho to a measuring cup and slowly fill the remaining space in the soup bowl with the soup
• Remove the ring and serve

Notes

• If you have time refrigerate the gazpacho as it flavor improves with time and refrigeration.

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