Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is NOT safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"You know, there is no language of vegetables, which converts a cucumber into a formal declaration of attachment." -Charles Dickens, Nicholas Nickleby
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Gazpacho is the classic Spanish chilled soup. Perfect for summer - cold, tart and yet a little sweet - it is a great refresher on a hot day. This version brings a different depth of flavor to the soup, with caramelized tomatoes and onions adding a bit of umami to the dish. Serve this alongside a piece of grilled fish or a big salad for a light summer meal.
Caramelized Gazpacho
Servings: 2 | Serving size: about 1 1/2 cups
Cooking time: 60 minutes (does not include chilling time)
This recipe can easily be multiplied and makes very good leftovers.
| 1 | green bell pepper |
| 1 Tbsp | olive oil (divided) |
| 1 large | onion (thinly sliced) |
| 1 1/2 lb | Roma tomatoes |
| 3/2 cup | water |
| 1/8 tsp | salt |
| to taste | fresh ground black pepper |
| 1/4 | medium cucumber (seeded and cut into small dice) |
| 1/4 | small red bell pepper (seeded and cut into small dice) |
| 2 Tbsp | parsley (minced) |
| 1 tsp | extra virgin olive oil |
Preheat the oven to 325F.
Place the green bell pepper in a small skillet or on top of a square of aluminum foil.
Roast for 30 minutes, turning occasionally.
After 30 minutes, place the pepper in a lunch-sized paper bag and fold over the top. Allow to cool for 10 minutes. Then peel the pepper and remove the stem and seeds, discarding peel, stem, and seeds. Place the roasted pepper in a blender or food processor.
Place 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large skillet. Add the onions and place the skillet in the oven.
Roast the onions for 30-40 minutes or until caramelized, stirring occasionally. Place the caramelized onions in the blender or food processor with the roasted pepper.
Place the remaining olive oil in another skillet with the tomatoes.
Place the skillet in the oven and roast for 40 minutes, tossing occasionally. Add 1/2 cup water to the skillet and deglaze the pan, scraping the cooked tomato juice from the bottom of the pan. Add the contents of the skillet to the blender or food processor with the pepper and onions.
Add the salt and pepper and puree until smooth. Chill.
In a small bowl, place the cucumber, red bell pepper, parsley, and extra virgin olive oil. Fold together and chill.
When ready to serve, divide the chilled soup between two bowls and top each bowl of soup with half of the cucumber/bell pepper mixture. Serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: about 1 1/2 cups
Servings: 2
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 262 | Calories from Fat 13 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 1.4g | |
| Saturated Fat 1.4g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 5g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 178mg | 8% |
| Total Carbohydrates 32g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 10g | 40% |
| Sugars 15g | |
| Protein 6g |
| Vitamin A 45% | Vitamin C 210% |
| Calcium 8% | Iron 10% |
| Vitamin K 251mcg | Potassium 569mg |