When fresh markets, farm stands and gardens are overrun with ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and onions, I could eat gazpacho every day. I love to make runs downtown to the Union Square Farmers’ Market to check out the fabulous local produce. I look for the juiciest tomatoes I can find to make this refreshing and zesty gazpacho. There are no hard-and-fast rules in making this recipe. You can adjust the amounts and types of vegetables to your liking. This soup is a celebration of freshness – in the body and in the season. What are some of your favorite ways to use your farmers’ market bounty? Farmers’ Market Gazpacho Serves 2-4 Ingredients: 5 ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup tomato juice 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely diced 1/4 cup celery, diced 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced 1 medium garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup cucumber, seeded and diced 4-5 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped (more whole leaves for garnish) fresh ground pepper, to taste Directions: Place the tomatoes and tomato juice in a blender and process until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the chopped bell pepper, celery, red onion, garlic, cucumber, basil and black pepper to the […]
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