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Mom's Gazpacho

 

This soup tastes great for up to a week in your refrigerator...
 

1 large 

 

egg

 

2 cups 

 

chopped fresh plum tomatoes

 

½ cup 

 

chopped green or yellow pepper

 

1 cup 

 

chopped cucumber, seeds removed

 

½ cup 

 

finely chopped red onion

 

2/3 cup 

 

olive oil

 

 

 

juice from 1 lemon

 

2 cups 

 

beef broth

 

¼ cup 

 

red wine vinegar

 

¼ cup 

 

finely minced parsley

 

1 tsp 

 

dried oregano

 

2 Tbs 

 

worcestershire sauce

 

 

 

Freshly ground black pepper

 

2 cloves 

 

garlic, finely chopped

 

 

 

kosher salt to taste

 

46 oz 

 

can tomato juice

 

½ cup 

 

plain bread crumbs

 

 

 

tabasco sauce to taste

 

 

 

garnish with chopped parsley, minced red onion, chopped olives

 

 

1

Place egg in small pot of cold water, bring to a boil, and let simmer for 10 minutes.

2

In a pot or large bowl, combine tomatoes, pepper, cucumber, red onion, olive oil, lemon juice, cold beef broth, red wine vinegar, parsley, oregano, worcestershire sauce, and ground pepper to taste. Stir.

3

Sprinkle garlic with a pinch of salt, and set in bowl.

4

When egg is finished cooking, run under cold water, remove shell, add to garlic and salt mixture, and mash together with fork.

5

Pour tomato juice into large pot or bowl with vegetables, and add garlic, egg and salt mixture. Add bread crumbs and stir so that they dissolve into liquid.

6

Taste for seasoning and add salt, pepper, and tabasco to taste. Chill for at least 4 hours and serve. Garnish with chopped parsley, minced red onion, and chopped olives if desired.

 

Servings: 8

 

 

 Cooking Tips

*The vegetables should be chopped so that they are small enough to chew, but big enough to recognize.

*If you prefer a milder tasting soup, reduce the onion, garlic and vinegar quantities by half. If you want a spicier soup, add 2 teaspoons of minced jalapeno peppers.

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