Make Some Gazpacho Before Tomato Season is Over
As of late, my mother is a gazpacho addict (in addition, of course, to her normal daily frappacino). If you have never had a nice, cold bowl of fresh gazpacho, I highly recommend trying 
some before the warm weather goes away for good and takes with it the delicious, ripe tomatoes. Mom sent in this recipe for all of us to try.
Mom’s Gazpacho
To make your own gazpacho, you will need a bit of equipment: food processor or blender, strainer, and rubber spatula.
Ingredients:
About 4 medium garden fresh tomatoes (core cut out and chopped in large chunks)
1/4 of a Vidalia onion (chopped)
Half of a red, orange, or yellow pepper (chopped)
Half of a cucumber (peeled, cut in large chunks)
3 or 4 fresh Basil leaves (chopped)
1. Put tomatoes in processor with large blade. Process until smooth. You may need to do this in two batches.
2. Pour pureed tomatoes into strainer over a bowl (this is important…the mom poured half a cup down the sink!) Use the spatula to push tomatoes through. Discard skins and seeds, or find another recipe to use them in!
3. Put remaining ingredients in processor. Process until desired texture. Mom and dad like some chunkiness.
4. Stir all together and chill.
5. Now for individual tastes. Dad adds salsa, but mom just adds a sprinkle of salt. Others might like a dollop of sour cream or yogurt on top.
This is a very refreshing meal on a hot day! Serve it just like soup - with crackers or warm bread.
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September 9th, 2007 at 7:49 pm
Sounds great! I’m bookmarking this and actully going to make it this fall. Thx!
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You inspired me with the gazpacho, Sally, thanks!
September 13th, 2007 at 11:11 am
Great recipe. You make it sound easy enough that I may try it out! Thanks.
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