Avocado Gazpacho With Spiced Croutons Recipes

AVOCADO GAZPACHO

Steps:

• Mix tomato-vegetable juice, vegetable broth, tomatoes, avocados, cucumber, canned tomatoes with juice, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, olive oil, green onions, lemon juice, cilantro, vinegar, hot pepper sauce, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl. Cover and chill for at least 3 hours before serving to allow flavors to blend.

AVOCADO CORN GAZPACHO

Steps:

• Put the zucchini, yellow onion, bell pepper, onion, serrano and garlic in bowl of food processor and pulse briefly. The pieces should be small but not minced or soupy. Transfer the vegetable mixture to a large bowl. Halve and pit the avocados. Put 1/2 an avocado in the food processor and pulse to puree. Dice the remaining 1 1/2 avocados. To the bowl of vegetables, add the avocado puree, diced avocado, fresh corn, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, cold water, and salt and pepper. Mix gently with a large spoon. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ice cold. Ladle into soup bowls and serve.

CUCUMBER AVOCADO GAZPACHO

Steps:

• 1. Throw avocado, cucumber, onion, oil, lemon juice, vinegar and water in vita-mix.
• 2. Puree on high speed until smooth.
• 3. Blend in salt and chili powder.
• 4. Serve, garnishing with extra cucumber cubes and smoked paprika if desired.

AVOCADO GAZPACHO

Steps:

• Combine the avocado, tomatoes, garlic, onion, olive oil, vinegar, paprika and salt in a blender, and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings. Pour into a bowl or pitcher, thin out as desired with ice water, cover and chill for several hours.
• Meanwhile, prepare the garnishes, if using. Place them in small bowls on a platter. Serve it in bowls, and pass the tray of garnishes.

GAZPACHO WITH CROUTONS AND SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Mash garlic and salt in mortar with pestle until paste forms. Transfer to large bowl. Finely chop tomatoes, bell pepper and cucumber and add to bowl. Add 2 cups cold water, vinegar and 2 tablespoons oil. Stir in chopped cilantro. Season with pepper. Cover soup and refrigerate until cold, about 3 hours.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bread; sauté until golden, about 12 minutes. Season croutons with salt. Cool. Serve soup with croutons and sausage.

ICED GAZPACHO WITH HOMEMADE GARLIC CROUTONS

Steps:

• Put the bell peppers, cucumber, tomatoes, olive oil and vinegar in a food processor, and process until smooth.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste, transfer to a bowl, cover and chill for at least 4 hours.
• Meanwhile, for the garlic croutons, heat the oil in a skillet over med/high heat.
• Add the garlic and fry for 2 minutes, stirring to flavor the oil.(can use more garlic if you like).
• Discard the garlic, add the bread cubes, and fry until golden on all sides.
• Drain well on paper towels, sprinkle with the sea salt and store in an airtight container if not using immediately.
• To serve, place ice cubes in soup bowls, ladle the soup on top and then top with your garnishes and croutons, or let your guests add their own.