I've never been a big tomato fan -- especially raw tomatoes, like on a sandwich or in a salad. But for some reason, every summer I end up craving a chilly bowl of tomato-y gazpacho.....my favorite recipe is this one, topped with crunchy, delicious basil croutons.After some chopping, the whole thing is made in the blender - which my daughter found pretty hilarious. She walked past me in the kitchen and said, "Eeeeew! Are you making a tomato smoothie?! YUK!"
Aside from the three tablespoons of olive oil in the croutons, this is an incredibly healthy and lowfat soup. Other than that, I guess I don't have too much to say about this recipe -- my husband likes it and my kids despise it. But I make it once a summer because I love it!
I can't believe I bought, but forgot to add, the jumbo cooked shrimp that I was supposed to chop and stir in just before serving! What a ding-a-ling! I'll have to find another use for those today....maybe I'll make an orzo salad recipe I saw in one of my Barefoot Contessa cookbooks.
I'm so happy that leftovers are waiting for me in the fridge for lunch this afternoon!
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Gazpacho is a summer treat for us each year. I make it the whole month of August! I'm actually making it again tonight! Yum!
Looks yummy, although my husband would argue it is just salsa eaten w/a spoon so what is the point.
mmmm that looks delicious! i'm not sure if i can get my hubby to eat this but i love tomatoes!!! i might have to try this :)
I also do not love raw tomatoes but your gazpacho looks so refreshing. I bet the croutons are delicious.
Leah all your recipes look fantastic. Where do I begin. The Shrimp Salad looks fantastice and the idea of putting shrimp in the gazpacho is wonderful! I love your pictures too.
I'm a raw tomato fan. I could eat them like apples if they're really good ones.
The addition of shrimp sounds terrific to that gazpacho!
Yum! I'll eat the shrimp if you can't find a use for them!
A tomato smoothie, hee hee, I love it. I suppose it really is. I spent a summer in Spain and got addicted to gazpacho. Would you believe they even had it at McDonalds in a little cardboard container like milk? I love your croutons, too. The whole thing looks fab.
I haven't had gazpacho in ages, what a wonderful looking soup you have there! Love the croutons!
Oh my can I just have basil croutons for dinner. That sounds incredible! I've never had gazpacho, but I bet it's terrific!
This looks fabulous,especially with those croutons!
That looks excellent, with or without the shrimp.
BTW, I've given you an award.
I am making this over the long Labor Day weekend. I am "garden sitting" for friends who are at the beach...I am going to harvest their ripe tomatoes and have a wonderful pot of gazpacho for them when they come home.
Thanks! Megan of Bit of Nutmeg
Made the croutons (or cartoons as my 4 year old calls them) for grilled chicken salads w/spinach, heirloom lettuce leaves, roasted pecans, and cranberries and they were a huge hit! Our company LOVED them.
Thanks for sharing this! It looks delicious!
I'm other the croutons already.....it has been a month. Where the heeeeel are you??????
Hi Leah,
It's been a while since we heard from you. I hope that all is well?
Hope all is well-I'm missing your posts and hoping that you're just super busy and having a great time.
Hi Leah,
I'm getting worried about you. It's been a long time since you posted, is everything okay?
Missing your recipes and you. Hope all is well with you.
Hey Leah...
Hope you are well. We miss you in the blog world!
megan of bit of nutmeg
I love your presentation... leftovers are such life savers isn't it? Especially on those days, when one doesn't feel like cooking...
First time here, like your blog a lot.
Hi Leah...I've been missing you and your posts, hope you are well!
That looks awesome! You have so many great recipes on here and I love checking back to see what's new. Check my blog for an award!?!
Love your blog. Just left you an award on my blog.
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Hey Leah,
I miss your blog! Hope you are ok!
lisa
I like your site! and I love Gazpacho...had a pastry chef friend in Dallas teach me how to off set a savory one with watermelon, YUM. I also had a 'Green & Red' one on my trip to PNW that was to die for!
If it is just a salsa eaten with a spoon then there you go, my Tex-Mex loving roots quote...
I have been wondering where you were and I hope all is well.
Okay, I don't under stand the whole not liking tomato thing. Come to California and I will fix summer tomatoes for you a hundred ways.
I enjoy visiting your blog... we share some of the same philosophies. I have recently published a cookbook that I think you would enjoy please visit my website www.thegatheringoffriends.com
I love gazpacho,and I bet the croutons are delicious , they looks great
I just discovered your blog and love it! I am a new blogger and, like you, am currently a stay at home mom who loves to cook - well, in may case, bakes. I am adding you to my favorites and will be trying your recipes.
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I'm an Ina Garten fan too! This soup looks divine.
You have a beautiful blog here.
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This looks delicious...
a really healthy meal
I've never made Gazpacho, but it is one of my favorite soups! Yours is beautiful, I like mine with a dollup of Creme Freche (sp?). Thanks for sharing...I'll be using the recipe sometime this summer!
Leah, Just kind of curious why you stopped posting here.
Leah that soup looks wonderful. Hurry back please, I'm missing your lovely blog.
This looking nice but no idea about test..
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It wont be long before I'm making this soup again.
Wow, this sounds and looks so beautiful!
Great blog; happy I found you!
Mary xo
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Can't wait to try your basil crutons!
Found your blog through a mutual blogger. New follower!
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