gazpacho texas style (sallye)

11 Pinches
Austin, TX
Updated on Apr 3, 2015

This is a great summer time lunch treat. Easy to make, delicious to eat. Enjoy.

prep time 1 Hr 15 Min
cook time
method Food Processor
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 8 to 12 medium ripe but firm roma tomatoes
  • 1 large white or red onion
  • 2 - ribs of celery
  • 1 large cucumber
  • 1/2 medium green bell pepper
  • 1/2 medium red bell pepper
  • 2 medium jalapeno or anaheim chili peppers
  • 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 small can v-8 juice (optional)

How To Make gazpacho texas style (sallye)

  • Step 1
    Thoroughly wash produce and place in colander to drain dry
  • Step 2
    Remove core and cut tomatoes in half, place in food processor Peel onion, cut into quarters and place in food processor, Pulse until finely chopped, pour into large mixing bowl
  • Step 3
    Cut celery into 1-1/2" pieces; place in food processor Peel cucumber, cut into 1-1/2" pieces place in food processor Pulse until finely chopped, pour into bowl with tomato mixture
  • Step 4
    Remove core, seeds and membranes from bell peppers. Cut into coarse chunks and place in food processor Pulse until finely chopped. pour into tomato mixture
  • Step 5
    Cut jalapeno in half, remove stems, seeds and membranes; place in food processor. Cut stems from cilantro, place leaves in food processor with jalapeno Peel garlic clove and place in food processor Pulse until finely chopped, leave in food processor.
  • Step 6
    Return tomato mixture to food processor and turn food processor to low. While processor is running, drizzle in olive oil, vinegar and lime juice. Add salt and pepper and V-8 juice (optional). Continue to process on low until you have a nice velvety soup.
  • Step 7
    Pour into covered container and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow fusion of tastes.
  • Step 8
    Serve in individual soup bowls, with your garnish of choice. A great summer lunch dish,

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