Green Gazpacho (Posted for Zwt II)

"Occasionally you stumble across the most amazing things when you're not even looking for them. I was looking for a Canadian dish for ZWT II, tripped over a bump called "The New Enchanted Broccoli Forest" cookbook by Mollie Katzen & fell face-down in a bowl of this soup. I gotta tell ya ... this looks so good to me, is 1 of the easiest recipes I've ever found, is definitely in the basement of the "evil calorie house" & has my much cherished Tex-Mex thing goin on too! I can hardly wait to try this! ... Per the recipe, "Showcase those underipe tomatoes in this delicious & gloriously colored Mexican variation on a Spanish theme. If you can't find green tomatoes, use the least ripe ones available." (Stated time does not include chilling time)"
 
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photo by Andi Longmeadow Farm photo by Andi Longmeadow Farm
photo by Andi Longmeadow Farm
Ready In:
15mins
Ingredients:
17
Serves:
4-5
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ingredients

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directions

  • Combine all ingredients in a lrg bowl & stir well to get a good distributional mix.
  • Purée the mixture in a blender or food proc till reasonably smooth (doesn't have to be perfect).
  • Transfer to a container w/a lid & chill till very cold (Keeps well for dys if tightly covered & refrigerated).
  • Serve plain or topped w/a tortilla chips garnish. (NOTES: Lime slices would also be very nice visually as an opt garnish.).

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Reviews

  1. My husband and I both loved this. (My children, though, wouldn't touch it after the vinegar and cumin went in. I think they didn't like the smell.) We will definitely make this over and over. When I can't get green tomatoes, maybe I'll try tomatillos instead. I added a dollop of sour cream to the top for garnish.
     
  2. Dennis's first comment~ "This tickles my mouth this is so good!!" After polishing off one bowl, he came to get another. I had never used green tomatoes for Gazpacho, because the tomatoes ripen so fast here on the farm. I grabbed these the other day so they were perfect. I followed this wonderful recipe to a "T" except for putting items in bowl first. I just chopped everything in big chunks added seasonings etc. and whirled the food processor on pulse. I then added the water, to the right consistency, and thin sliced cucumber sticks on top for garnish. Presto, great recipe, twissis! Thank you we really enjoyed this!
     
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I am an American transplanted from Dallas to Iceland by marriage to a native Icelander & I retired to become his "Kitchen Queen". We love to entertain our family & friends, so I have an eclectic collection of recipes. I especially love simple, easy-fix, flexible & make-ahead recipes - BUT also like challenging myself on occasion. I enjoy baking & food photography. I am devoted to the "More is Always Better Principle" & apply it liberally to bacon, butter & garlic. I can have ingredient issues due to availability here in Iceland & my DH is medically diet-restricted from some ingredients as well. Either situation might require me to modify a recipe, but I will do my best to be true to your recipes & fair/honest in my reviews. Mary Pat (aka twissis)
 
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