Golden State Gazpacho Recipes

GAZPACHO

Steps:

• Roughly chop the cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, and red onions into 1-inch cubes. Put each vegetable separately into a food processor fitted with a steel blade and pulse until it is coarsely chopped. Do not overprocess!
• After each vegetable is processed, combine them in a large bowl and add the garlic, tomato juice, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well and chill before serving. The longer gazpacho sits, the more the flavors develop.

BEST GAZPACHO

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes, pepper, cucumber, onion and garlic in a blender or, if using a hand blender, in a deep bowl. (If necessary, work in batches.) Blend at high speed until very smooth, at least 2 minutes, pausing occasionally to scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula.
• With the motor running, add the vinegar and 2 teaspoons salt. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil. The mixture will turn bright orange or dark pink and become smooth and emulsified, like a salad dressing. If it still seems watery, drizzle in more olive oil until texture is creamy.
• Strain the mixture through a strainer or a food mill, pushing all the liquid through with a spatula or the back of a ladle. Discard the solids. Transfer to a large pitcher (preferably glass) and chill until very cold, at least 6 hours or overnight.
• Before serving, adjust the seasonings with salt and vinegar. If soup is very thick, stir in a few tablespoons ice water. Serve in glasses, over ice if desired, or in a bowl. A few drops of olive oil on top are a nice touch.

GOLDEN GAZPACHO

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender, working in batches, combine yellow tomatoes, onion, squash, bell pepper, garlic, carrot juice, vinegar, and oil. Pulse until finely pureed. Season with salt. Refrigerate until well chilled, at least 2 hours.
• At serving time, halve, pit, and dice the avocado. Core and dice the red tomato. Serve soup in chilled bowls topped with avocado and tomato.

GOLDEN GAZPACHO

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a blender, except the garnish and blend until smooth.
• Top with garnish.

GOLDEN GAZPACHO

Steps:

• Combine the chopped tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, onions, garlic, cilantro and jalapeno in a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, make a vinaigrette by combining the olive oil, white wine vinegar, and herbs.
• Taste the vinaigrette and add salt and pepper to taste.
• Toss the gazpacho with the vinaigrette and let it sit for several hours if possible so the garlic can permeate the olive oil and chopped vegetables.
• Serve chilled.
• Wine suggestion: A crisp, chilled sauvignon blanc or pinot gris.

GOLDEN STATE GAZPACHO

Steps:

• Combine peaches, cucumber, onion, garlic, bell pepper, and tomatoes in a blender. Season with salt, cumin, and cayenne. Pour in vinegar, lime juice, olive oil, and water. Blend until smooth, starting with a few pulses and finishing on high speed.
• Strain soup through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 3 to 4 hours.
• Stir soup and season to taste. Pour into serving cups and garnish with feta, diced peach, basil, and a sprinkle of cayenne.

GOLDEN SUMMER PEACH GAZPACHO

Steps:

• Place the first 6 ingredients in a food processor; process until blended. Add lime juice, vinegar, marinade for chicken, salt and hot pepper sauce; process until smooth. If desired, stir in sugar., Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours. Top servings with additional chopped peaches, cucumber and tomatoes.

GOLDEN STATE GAZPACHO

Steps:

• Combine peaches, cucumber, onion, garlic, bell pepper, and tomatoes in a blender. Season with salt, cumin, and cayenne. Pour in vinegar, lime juice, olive oil, and water. Blend until smooth, starting with a few pulses and finishing on high speed.
• Strain soup through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 3 to 4 hours.
• Stir soup and season to taste. Pour into serving cups and garnish with feta, diced peach, basil, and a sprinkle of cayenne.

GOLDEN GAZPACHO WITH SERRANO CHILIES AND SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Remove the zest of 1 of the oranges with a vegetable peeler. Finely chop the zest and set aside. Juice all of the oranges, place juice in a large saucepan and simmer over medium-high heat until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 15 minutes. Let cool.
• Blanch the tomatoes in boiling water for 10 seconds. Slip off the skins, then seed and dice. Place in a large bowl and stir in the bell pepper, cantaloupe, papaya, mango, chayote (if using), cucumber and scallion. Set aside.
• Puree the chilies with 3/4 cup of chicken broth in a blender. Place in a bowl, add the saffron and let stand for 10 minutes.
• Place half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Stir into the remaining tomato mixture. Strain the chili mixture into the tomato mixture. Stir in the reserved orange juice, the lime juice and the salt. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
• Bring the remaining chicken broth to a boil, reduce to a slow simmer, add the scallops and poach until just cooked through, about 1 minute. Drain and let cool. Stir the cilantro into the reserved orange zest, add the scallops and toss to coat.
• Taste the soup and add more salt, if needed. Ladle into 4 chilled bowls and top with the scallops. Serve immediately.

GOLDEN GAZPACHO

Steps:

• Cut kernels off cob. (You can eat fresh corn raw; it provides crunchiness.) In a large bowl, combine corn, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, cucumber, broth, parsley, oil, salt, and black pepper. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours. Before serving, toast almonds (10 minutes in a 350°F oven). Serve soup cold and garnish with almonds and parsley.