Recipe Katie’s Gazpacho

Recipes Index | Innkeeper Specialties

A cold Spanish soup that's great on a hot day!

Ingredients

• 1 green pepper

• 1 cucumber

• 1/2 red onion

• 1 bunch parsley

• 1 clove garlic

• 2 T. olive oil

• 16 oz. can stewed tomatoes

• 10 oz. Snappy Tom (or V-8 + 1/2 jalapeno chili without seeds)

• 3 T. fresh squeezed lemon juice (OK to use red wine vinegar)

• 1/3 cup dry red wine (cheap is OK)

• Salt/pepper to taste

• Seasoned croutons

Directions

1. In a blender combine 1/2 of the veggies/herbs (reserving the rest to chop and put on top for garnish).

2. Add garlic and all liquids, blend to liquefy and add salt & pepper to taste.

3. Chill very well, serve in cups or bowls.

4. Place each veggie/herb & croutons in a small serving dish so guests can help themselves.

5. Garnish with chopped veggies/herbs & croutons.