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Gazpacho a la Charlotte




Source of Recipe


Charlotte Blackmer


Recipe Introduction


My friend, Charlotte, is a magnificent cook. This is one of my favorites of her recipes.


Recipe Link: http://www.loveandcooking.blogspot.com

List of Ingredients




About 1 lb ripe, beefsteak style tomatoes, diced in small cubes (no more
than 1/2")

1 cucumber, peeled and seeded, diced into small (1/4" is good) cubes
(more if cucumber is small)

1 red or yellow bell pepper, seeded, cored, and diced into small cubes

Small amount (no more than 2 Tablespoons) diced sweet onion, or a larger
amount of grilled and chopped onion, or one shallot

1-2 cloves garlic, minced fine or crushed

1 (11.5 oz, soft drink size) can Spicy V-8 juice

Salt, pepper, sherry vinegar to taste (start with two tablespoons), herbs
if you have them


Recipe



Combine veggies in large non-reactive container (I use a casserole dish),
add juice, season to taste. Add ice cubes if desired and chill. The
flavor improves if you make this some hours in advance. Serve with
croutons and parsley/other herbs if you have them.

Note: I often get the urge during the hot spring weather, when tomatoes
are not yet available. I use Muir Glen canned diced tomatoes then. An
avocado, diced, is a nice addition to this.