BEET AND TOMATO GAZPACHO

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The color alone is reason enough to make this gorgeous gazpacho. This is inspired by a gazpacho by Dani Garcia in Ana von Bremzen's "The New Spanish Table." Mr. Garcia's soup also includes cherries, which I don't miss in this rendition. One roasted beet transforms a classic into a beautiful original.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     soups and stews, appetizer

Time 10m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 slices red or white onion
1 large beet (about 6 ounces), roasted
1 small (6 ounces) cucumber or 1/2 long European cucumber peeled and coarsely chopped
2 pounds ripe tomatoes, quartered
2 sticks celery, coarsely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, halved, green germs removed
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar, plus a little extra for the onion
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt to taste
1/2 to 1 cup ice water
1/2 cup diced cucumber
Slivered fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Put the onion slices in a bowl, cover with cold water and add a few drops of vinegar. Let sit for 5 minutes while you prepare the remaining ingredients. Drain and rinse with cold water. Cut in half or into smaller pieces.
  • Working in two batches, blend all of the ingredients except the garnishes in a blender for 2 minutes or longer, until smooth and frothy. Transfer to a bowl or container (a metal bowl is the most efficient for chilling), thin out with more water if desired, and chill for at least 2 hours before eating. Garnish each bowl or glass with diced cucumber and slivered fresh mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 120, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 750 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams

Berepon Chakma
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I'll try it.


Roti Gaming
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Not bad.


E fern
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Yum!


Sujon Alli
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This gazpacho was okay. It was a bit too sweet for my taste, and the texture was a little too thin. I think I would have liked it better if I had used less sugar and more vinegar.


Don Aze
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This was a great recipe! The gazpacho was easy to make and it turned out really well. I loved the vibrant color and the flavor was spot-on. I will definitely be making this again.


Burim Nasufaj
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This gazpacho was delicious! It was the perfect summer soup: light, refreshing, and flavorful. I especially loved the addition of the avocado. I will definitely be making this again.


Anthony Marinello
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This gazpacho was just okay. I found it to be a bit bland, and the texture was a little too thick for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had added more salt and pepper.


Hazrat zaib Dankol
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this gazpacho. I'm not usually a fan of beets, but they were really good in this recipe. The soup was also very easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Stacey Piper
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This gazpacho was incredibly refreshing and flavorful! The combination of beets and tomatoes was perfect, and the addition of cucumber and red onion gave it a nice crunch. I also loved the hint of spice from the jalapeƱo. I will definitely be making