Strawberry Tomato Gazpacho

I was asked for the Strawberry Tomato Gazpacho recipe that I made for dinner parties last week.  It's a Le Cordon Bleu recipe from school, but since I didn't have the recipe in front of me, I basically made my own version.  Remember that since nothing is cooked, you should get the freshest ingredients possible, especially with tomato season in full swing!  It's a great way to celebrate the end of summer.

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Strawberry Tomato Gazpacho
(Adapted from Le Cordon Bleu)
Serves 4

1 lb. ripe tomatoes
1 small cucumber
1 pint strawberries
1/2 medium sized white onion
1/4 - 1/2 Serrano chili
2 tbsp. olive oil
salt & pepper to taste

chives (opt)

1. Get a large bowl big enough to hold all the ingredients when they are chopped.  A deep-sided bowl is good when using an immersion blender unless you want to wear gazpacho!
   
2. Chop the tomatoes in half horizontally.  Squeeze seeds out, chop into 1" pieces, and add to bowl.
3. Peel cucumber (you don't want the green skin affecting the color).  Chop into 1" pieces and add to bowl.
   
4. Hull strawberries and cut in half.  Cut larger pieces in half again so that the pieces are roughly the same size and add to bowl.
5. Chop the onion and add to bowl.
6. Remove seeds from chili, chop into small pieces, and add to bowl.  If you're afraid of spiciness, you can always taste and add more if necessary.
7. Add olive oil and using an immersion blender or a regular blender, blend the soup.  Taste for spiciness and seasoning.  Adjust as needed with more chili, salt, and pepper.
   
8. Ladle the soup into a fine strainer over a second large bowl.  Push the soup through the strainer with a wooden spoon or ladle.  Discard the solids in the strainer.
9. Chill soup overnight to let flavors meld together.  Whisk before serving.  Garnish with chives.

Bon appétit!

Comments

[Margy]

Thanks SO much for the recipe Christine. I plan to try this next week after a trip to the farmer's market.

Margy

[cindy]

this looks sooo good! and i'm still seeing strawberries at the farmers markets...

[thebizofknowledge]

I stumbled upon this site as I was in the process of doing some online research. Wow, did you catch my attention, first by your blog info soup and then that mouth watering picture of it. Quick, before summer leaves.

[invierta proyectos]

mmmm i´ll try it now.