Soups & Sauces » Strawberry, Pineapple & Yellow Tomato Gazpacho
Print RecipeIngredients
- 2 lbs strawberries, diced
- 1 golden sweet pineapple, finely diced
- 2 large English cucumbers, diced
- 4 large yellow tomatoes, diced
- 3 yellow peppers, diced
- 2 bunches of scallions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- ½ cup fruity extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- juice of 2 limes
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- 5 cups V-8 Tropical Fruit Juice
- 6 cups V-8 Vegetable Juice
- 2 tsp habanero peppers, chopped
- 8 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
- kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
Garnishes
- fresh lime wedges
- avocado slices
- fresh cilantro leaves
How-to
- In a very large bowl add the fresh strawberries and the pineapple. Add ¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil, a bit of garlic and season with some salt and pepper
- Add the cucumbers, yellow tomatoes, yellow peppers and scallions
- Add the remaining ¼ cup of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lime juice and again season with the remaining garlic, ground coriander, habanero peppers, salt and pepper. Stir the fruits and vegetables to evenly combine
- Add the V-8 Tropical Fruit Juice and the V-8 vegetable juice. Stir in the breadcrumbs and chopped fresh herbs. Stir well
- Remove 1 quart of soup and blend for 6-8 seconds in the blender. Pour this mixture back into the gazpacho
- Season with Worcestershire sauce. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste if desired
- Chill for at least 4 hours before serving. Serve in chilled glasses and garnish with a wedge of lime, sliced avocado and cilantro leaves
Marjorie Druker
Marjorie Druker is the chef and owner of New England Soup Factory and co-author of New England Soup Factory Cookbook: More Than 100 Recipes from the Nation's Best Purveyor of Fine Soup. With her husband Paul Brophy, both Johnson & Wales University grads, they are the last word in soup in the Boston area. "Feed Your Body Well" is their motto and they live up to that mission statement. Delicious, healthy & aromatic soups have earned New England Soup Factory mention in "Restaurant and Institutions" magazine, "Nation’s Restaurant News," "Restaurant and Business" magazine and "Newsweek." In addition, they have received a Best of Boston nod four years running from Boston Magazine. Marjorie uses only the best ingredients and a devotion to her business to produce amazing gourmet soups, sandwiches and sides. If you're not lucky enough to live near a New England Soup Factory location, check out Marjorie's cookbook. Beautifully illustrated and painstakingly written, it's a must-have if you love soup.
New England Soup Factory
This eclectic and refreshing gazpacho recipe that Marjorie Druker from the New England Soup Factory shares with us will make you feel good all over. It's packed with vibrant fruits and vegetables that will perk anyone up on a hot summer day. Not only does it taste fabulous, but it's a very healthy and delicious way to get your vitamins. This also makes the perfect summer party starter. Try serving it in red wine goblets or in demitasse cups.
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