Gazpacho with croutons and sausage

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2Garlic cloves
1teaspoonSalt
6mediumsTomatoes; seeded
1Green bell pepper; seeded
1Cucumber; peeled, seeded
2cupsCold water
¼cupDistilled white vinegar
4tablespoonsOlive oil
2tablespoonsChopped fresh cilantro
cupCubes day-old French or Italian bread; (3/4-inch)
4ouncesFully cooked smoked sausage; (such as linguica or
; hot links), cut
; into 3/4-inch
; pieces

Directions

Mash garlic and salt in mortar with pestle until paste forms. Transfer to large bowl. Finely chop tomatoes, bell pepper and cucumber and add to bowl.

Add 2 cups cold water, vinegar and 2 tablespoons oil. Stir in chopped cilantro. Season with pepper. Cover soup and refrigerate until cold, about 3 hours.

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bread; saute until golden, about 12 minutes. Season croutons with salt.

Cool. Serve soup with croutons and sausage.

Serves 6.

Bon Appetit July 1995

Converted by MC_Buster.

Per serving: 713 Calories (kcal); 57g Total Fat; (67% calories from fat); 10g Protein; 52g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 2223mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 10 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 11 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

Converted by MM_Buster v2.0n.