Chunky Garden Gazpacho Recipes

Steps:

• Puree first 4 ingredients in processor. Combine 1/2 cup tomatoes, 1/2 cup cucumber and 1/2 cup green pepper in small bowl and reserve. Add cilantro, tomato paste and remaining tomatoes, cucumber and green pepper to processor. Blend until chunky puree forms. Season to taste with hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper. Thin with tomato juice if desired. Transfer gazpacho to large bowl. Cover soup and reserved vegetables separately; refrigerate until well chilled, at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours.
• Ladle gazpacho into bowls. Serve, passing reserved vegetables separately.

Steps:

• Put the tomatoes into a food processor and pulse until very coarsely chopped but not pureed. Remove from the bowl and repeat with the pepper and cucumber.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, oil and tomato juice. Add the cayenne, salt, pepper and chopped dill to the vinegar mixture. Add the chopped vegetables and minced onion and mix well. Serve very cold, garnished with sprigs of fresh dill.

Steps:

• GARNISH: Herbed Garlic Croutons, dollop of plain yogurt topped with finely minced fresh chives, finely shredded lettuce, or minced parsley,(optional) In a med size mixing bowl, combine tomato sauce, olive oil, vinegar and honey.
• Stir in remaining ingredients.
• Top each serving with one of the above listed garnishes.
• Serve chilled.
• VARIATIONS: - add 2 T chopped fresh mint leaves; omit hot pepper sauce Serve with a substantial salad, and/or a cheese platter.