Chez melange gazpacho

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
Karen Mintzias
1Cucumber; peeled, seeded, and diced
2Tomatoes; diced
½Onion; diced
½Red bell pepper; seeded, and diced
½Yellow bell pepper; seeded, and diced
½Green bell pepper; seeded, and diced
2tablespoonsFresh dill, chopped
2tablespoonsFresh cilantro, chopped
1pintBeef stock
1tablespoonOlive oil
tablespoonRed wine vinegar
1teaspoonGarlic, finely chopped
1teaspoonTabasco sauce
2teaspoonsSalt
½teaspoonWhite pepper
1pintTomato juice

Directions

Combine all of the ingredients and mix them together well. Chill the soup.

(Executive Chef Bill Donnelly says, "I like to serve this soup in a big bowl with chips around it and some guacamole on the side. It's a wonderful, refreshing dish that is perfect on a hot summer day.") Source: Chez Melange - Redondo Beach, California "Southern California Beach Recipe" by Joan and Carl Stromquist ISBN: 0-9622807-3-9 Typed for you by Karen Mintzias