Gazpacho en Vitamix

Ingredientes

• 2 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes (divided)
• 1 cup tomato juice
• 1 English cucumber (divided)
• 1 yellow bell pepper (divided)
• 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 6 fresh basil leaves
• 3 Tablespoons olive oil
• 2 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• salt and pepper (to taste)

Preparación

1. 1

   Peel and seed 2 pounds of tomatoes. Finely chop the remaining 1/2 pound and place in a small mixing bowl. Place tomatoes in a Vitamix with the tomato juice.

2. 2

   Chop: Peel the cucumber and cut in half. Roughly chop one half and place in the blender with the tomato. Finely dice the other half and add to the diced tomatoes. Cut the pepper in half, roughly chop one half and place in the blender. Finely dice the other half and add to the tomato salad. Add the onion to the salad and refrigerate.

3. 3

   Blend: Add garlic, basil, vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce to the blender. Puree until smooth. Chill for two hours.

4. 4

   Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the salad to the soup and garnish with extra basil and a drizzle of olive oil.