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Tomato-Basil Gazpacho

Tomato-Basil Gazpacho

Level
Easy
Prep Time
10 min.
Cook Time
5 min.
Serves
2 servings
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A generous pour of Basil Olive Oil gives this gazpacho a luscious mouthfeel. It's a perfectly light and refreshing first course to warm up the palette.

Ingredients
  • ½ slice white bread, crust removed
  • ½ tsp. Sweet Basil Plum Balsamic
  • 1 tsp. Sparkling Citrus Vinegar
  • 1 lb. Fresh tomatoes, cored and seeded
  • 1 jarred roasted red pepper
  • ½ cucumber, rough chopped
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 6 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 ½ tsp. tomato paste
  • ¼ cup Basil Olive Oil
  • ¼ tsp. ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
  1. Soak the bread in the Sweet Basil Plum Balsamic, Sparkling Citrus Vinegar, and a couple of tablespoons of water. Set aside.
  2. In a blender, combine the tomatoes, pepper, cucumber, garlic, basil, tomato paste, and cumin.
  3. Add the soaked bread. Blend on high until smooth.
  4. With the blender running, slowly stream in the Basil Olive Oil.
  5. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, or more vinegar if needed.
  6. Strain through a fine mesh sieve or a food mill. Set in the fridge to chill.
  7. Serve in a chilled glass or bowl with an extra drizzle of Basil Olive Oil, cream, and a few cracks of black pepper. Enjoy!
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