Fresh Iowa Gazpacho
Gazpacho, a classic in Spanish cuisine, is a refreshing summer soup! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Stop by your local farmer's market or contact your local farmer during tomato season to buy tomatoes in bulk!
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Equipment
- Blender or Food Processor
Ingredients
- 2 lbs tomato* chopped
- 1 bell pepper* seeded and chopped
- 1 cucumber* peeled, seeded, and chopped
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic*
- ¼ onion* Diced for topping
- 3 green onions* for topping
- 1 jalapeño* seeded and chopped, for topping
Instructions
- Put the tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, olive oil, vinegar, and garlic in a blender. Season with salt and pepper. Process until smooth, adding up to ½ cup water as necessary. For a smoother texture, strain through a food mill or sieve. Taste and adjust.
- Refrigerate for a few hours before serving.
- Serve cold. Garnish with veggies, herbs, croutons and/or olive oil. Stores well in the fridge for 5-7 days.
Notes
Provided by Fabiola Allbee
Nutrition
Calories: 228kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 17mgPotassium: 749mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 3002IUVitamin C: 78mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 1mg
