Gazpacho

Recipe courtesy Firefly on Paradise

Show: $40 a DayEpisode: Las Vegas, NV

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (8)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(8)

Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
5 servings

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 1 hr 0 min

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Ingredients

4 ripe tomatoes
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 ounces cider vinegar or sherry vinegar
2 cups tomato juice
1 cup diced stale or lightly toasted baguette bread
2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 bunch parsley, chopped
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper, seeded (can substitute hot sauce)
Kosher salt
Sliced or diced avocado, for garnish

Directions

Bring salted water to a boil in a medium pot. Cut an "x" shape on the tops and bottoms of the tomatoes. Boil the tomatoes until the skin begins to peel back, about 20 to 30 seconds. Plunge the tomatoes into a bowl of iced water to chill. Peel and seed the tomatoes, then chop them.

In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, and tomato juice. Mix well, and then add the diced bread to soak. In another bowl, combine the chopped tomato, cucumber, red pepper, onion, garlic, parsley, and cilantro. Reserve 1/2 cup of this chopped mixture for garnish, if desired.

Put all ingredients into a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Serve chilled and garnish with the avocado and reserved diced vegetables, if desired.

This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

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Faith Brunswick, GA 08-03-2007
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WoNdErFuL
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love this soup! It's great with a dollop of low fat sour cream!
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Anonymous 06-20-2007
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very good
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I agree to reduce the red onion. I used 1/2 a med-large and it was perfect.
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Phyliss Fairbanks, AK 03-01-2007
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Thank you, Rachael!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This gazpacho is delicious! We learned about the Firefly Tapas Bar on one of Rachael's $40.00 a Day programs and couldn't... wait to check out the Firefly on one of our numerous trips to Las Vegas - it was wonderful and we were so happy to have this recipe so we can enjoy this delicious cold soup when we can't make it to Las Vegas. One note: The recipe makes a LARGE portion of soup - way to much for 2 people. It freezes nicely or make sure you invite loads of company over to enjoy it with you!Read more
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Anonymous 07-25-2006
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TOO MUCH ONION
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I am giving it five stars only because I think this recipe has potential to be great, but I was let down by the resulting... onion overpowerment. I also LOVE gazpacho. But I would use 1/2 onion definitely. I followed the recipe exactly, but added less olive oil. I missed the previous comment about the onion until after I had tasted it. Way too much. I tried to cut it down with 1/2 cup of soymilk and a little lemon juice. I found that the addition of the soymilk made it a bit "milkier" like the gazpacho I had at my favorite tapas restaurant. Otherwise, a tasty recipe! And note: Also, I am on the South Beach Diet (don't gasp) and I replaced the bread with steamed cauliflower. Significant change, I wouldn't do it unless you're avoiding bread!! But it really doesn't taste that bad. Maybe add a little butter and salt to make up for the lack of bread.Read more
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Anonymous 07-01-2006
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Great Gazpacho
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was a great recipe, lots of complements. I used lime juice instead of the vinegar in lesser amount.
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Anonymous 06-24-2006
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The Best Gazpacho
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was the best Gazpacho that I have EVER made. Gazpacho is in my top 10 of food favorites, and this recipe was by far the... best. This recipe was not only the best I have ever made, it is the best I have ever had, anywhere!Read more