Gazpach-Oh Damn That's Good
Appetizers
This refreshing cold soup makes the perfect shareable appetizer to start a culinary adventure. It looks and tastes like you had to make a reservation for it!
Ingredients
Instructions
Combine the bread and sherry vinegar in a bowl and toss. Set aside for 10 minutes.
Large dice tomatoes, onions, pepper and garlic.
Blend vegetables, salt and bread on high speed until smooth, about 2 minutes.
With the blender running, add the olive oil slowly, until the mixture starts to emulsify and change color
Strain through a fine sieve to remove solids
Transfer to a large container (like a glass pitcher) and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
Season the creme fraiche with salt and pepper, and dilute with a little water until it just runs off a spoon.
Once chilled, pour 6-8 ounces of gazpacho into a bowl to share from.
Top with a spoonful of the creme fraiche and olive oil, drizzling around the bowl.
Small chop the remaining tomato flesh (discarding the seeds and liquid parts). Carefully spoon a small pile of chopped tomatoes into the center of the bowl.
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