moroccan red gazpacho

3 Pinches
Deep In The Heart of, TX
Updated on Apr 18, 2017

The Middle Eastern component of this gazpacho is ras el hanout. Marinate 2 hours in the refrigerator.

prep time 15 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 - 6 1/2 inch pita, torn into pieces
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 4 large ripe plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped (about 1 pound)
  • 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
  • 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped (about 8 ounces)
  • 1/4 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cups no-salt added tomato puree (such as pomi strained tomatoes)
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 2 teaspoons ras el hanout
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

How To Make moroccan red gazpacho

  • Step 1
    Place pita in a bowl; cover with 1/2 cup boiling water. Let stand for 1 minute. Drain; reserve pita.
  • Step 2
    Combined moistened pita, 1 tbsp. oil and next 5 ingredients (through onion) in a food processor; pulse until almost smooth. Scrape into a bowl.
  • Step 3
    Stir in tomato puree and next 5 ingredients (through cinnamon). Cover and chill 2 hours.
  • Step 4
    Ladle about 1 cup soup into each of 8 bowls; top each with about 1 tsp. oil and 3/4 tsp. cilantro.

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