Summer Gazpacho

You Will Need:

• Parsley, 2 Tbsp, chopped
• Marjoram, 1 Tbsp, finely chopped
• French Baguette, 1 ½ cups, cubed, crusts removed
• Cucumbers, 1 ½ each, seeds removed
• Plum Tomatoes, 2 lbs, seeds removed
• Red and Yellow Bell Pepper, 1 of each
• Red Onion, 1 small, chopped
• Garlic, 2 cloves, chopped
• Olive Oil, ¼ cup
• Tomato Juice, 2 ½ cups
• Sherry Vinegar, ¼ cup
• Salt and Pepper, 2 tsp of each

Recipe Serves: 8 as an Entree
Instructions:
1. Set aside 1 tomato, ¼ of each the red and yellow bell peppers, and 1/2 of one whole cucumber for garnish.
2. Coarsely chop remaining bell pepper, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and cucumber.
3. Soak the bread cubes in water for 3-4 minutes, and then squeeze out the excess. In a blender or large food processor, combine soaked bread with coarsely chopped vegetables and pulse until almost smooth.
4. In a large bowl, combine the vegetable puree with tomato juice, vinegar, herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined, then cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
5. To serve, chop reserved tomatoes, cucumber, and bell peppers to small even pieces, spoon chilled gazpacho into serving bowls and top with chopped vegetables.

Recipes and Pictures by Chef Katie Reineberg