Luckys Gazpacho Recipes

WOLFGANG PUCK'S NO COOK GAZPACHO

Steps:

• ---Prepare gazpacho:.
• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients (except for topping ingredients and garnishes).
• Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Transfer to food processor, pulse until almost pureed, leaving a little texture.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Return to bowl, cover and refrigerate another hour before serving.
• ---Prepare Topping:
• In a medium bowl, combine all the topping ingredients until well blended.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Cover and refrigerate until needed.
• ---To serve:
• Ladle 10 to 12 ounces into chilled soup plates.
• Top with 1/4 cup of the topping mixture, 2 shrimp and a sprig of cilantro.
• Place a wedge of lime on the rim of the plate.

CHEF JOHN'S GAZPACHO

Steps:

• Combine diced tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, green onion, jalapeno, and garlic in a large bowl. Stir in salt, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
• Place cherry tomatoes, olive oil, lime juice, balsamic vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce in a blender. Cover and puree until smooth. Pour pureed mixture through a strainer into the tomato-cucumber mixture; stir to combine.
• Place 1/3 of the tomato mixture into the blender. Cover, turn blender on, and puree until smooth. Return pureed mixture to the remaining tomato-cucumber mixture. Stir to combine. Cover and chill in refrigerator for 2 hours.
• Season cold soup with salt and black pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and top with basil.