I love friends with benefits, especially when the benefits you are talking about are fresh garden veggies! Got a TON of fresh Roma tomatoes, cucumbers, green onion and peppers from a couple friends this weekend and decided to make up a giant batch of Gazpacho.
Gazpacho is a cold vegetable soup. It is savory and a little spicy and fresh and wonderful. And it's a great way to use up your extra vegetables. Serve it up with a vegan multi-grain bread (from the market). Just toast up the bread and rub it with fresh garlic. So good!
I recommend serving it beside Chickpea Salad on greens or made into a pita sandwich. http://voyagetoveganism.blogspot.com/2011/12/chickpea-garbanzo-salad-gf-and-v.html
I will give approximate amounts, but I just ended up using what I had. So you may need to start slower on the liquid parts and add as you see fit.
GF AND FOOD ALLERGY NOTE: Some Worcestershire is made with anchovies and/or wheat. Be careful to read labels and buy what you need.
GAZPACHO
(Notes: I did not peel my tomatoes or cucumber because I don't like to waste any part of the food. You can peel your veggies if you prefer.)
2 cups finely chopped Roma tomatoes, seeded (peeled if you prefer)
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 cup finely chopped green onion
1 cup finely chopped cucumber, seeded (peeled if you prefer)
1 cup finely chopped red or green sweet pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
3 cloves minced garlic
3-5 T. white balsamic or red wine vinegar (or your favorite vinegar)
2 T. extra virgin olive oil
1 t. A1 Steak Sauce OR vegan Worcestershire sauce
5 cups Bloody Mary Mix OR Vegetable Juice (I use 3 cups V-8 and 2 cups Hot and Spicy V-8)
1/2 t. crushed red pepper
Mix all together, season with salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste. Let chill at least 4 hours before serving. Re-season as needed after taste testing. Serve with crusty bread or croutons and hot sauce on the side.
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