Name: Slightly Cooked Gazpacho
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT3H25M0.000S
Yield: about 8 cups; 6 to 8 serving
Cuisine: european
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1/2 cup finely diced carrots (approximately 2 medium carrots); 2 cans (11.5 ounces each) tomato juice, or 3 cups peeled, seeded, and pureed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 cup (1/2 bulb) finely diced fennel (can substitute celery); 1 cup (1 medium) peeled, seeded, and finely diced cucumber; 1/2 cup (1/2 small) finely diced red onion; 1/2 cup (1 small) finely diced zucchini; Fine salt; Freshly ground coarse black pepper; 1 pint tiny, ripe tomatoes (preferably Sweet 100s), each quartered; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Directions

In a medium saucepan, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. When hot, add the garlic and saute until light brown. Add the carrots and continue to saute for 1 minute. Add the tomato juice and bring up to a boil. Pull mixture off the heat and cool over an ice bath or refrigerate for 1 hour.
In a medium bowl, combine the cooled tomato mixture, lemon juice, fennel, cucumber, onion, zucchini, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place the bowl in the refrigerator to chill until cold.
Just before serving, add the tomatoes, parsley, basil, and vinegar. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil over top.

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