Clam-Flavored Gazpacho Recipe

Name: Clam-Flavored Gazpacho
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch fresh watercress; 1 green pepper; 1 sweet yellow pepper; 1 sweet red pepper; 1 large red onion; 1 carrot; 2 stalks celery; 3 cucumbers; 10 medium tomatoes; 2 cloves garlic; 4 ounces tomato paste; 1 32-ounce can tomato juice; Juice of 1 lemon; ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 6 cups clam broth or bottled clam juice; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste; Sea salt to taste

Servings: persons

1 bunch fresh watercress
1 green pepper
1 sweet yellow pepper
1 sweet red pepper
1 large red onion
1 carrot
2 stalks celery
3 cucumbers
10 medium tomatoes
2 cloves garlic
4 ounces tomato paste
1 32-ounce can tomato juice
Juice of 1 lemon
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 cups clam broth or bottled clam juice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
Sea salt to taste

1
Chop watercress, peppers, onion, carrot and celery very fine (this is best done by hand, rather than in a food processor or blender.)
2
Peel and seed cucumbers and chop very fine.
3
Peel and seed tomatoes, reserving juice and seeds, and chop very fine.
4
Mix all the vegetables together in a large bowl.
5
Mince the garlic and combine with tomato paste, tomato juice and juices and seeds from fresh tomatoes.
6
Add to chopped vegetables.
7
Add lemon juice, olive oil and clam broth.
8
Taste and add cayenne pepper and sea salt, if desired.
9
Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight.
10
Serve in mugs with spoons, and garnish, if desired, with frozen lemon-pepper vodka (see recipe).
11
Provide lemon wedges and a pepper grinder for nondrinkers.

310

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bunch fresh watercress, 1 green pepper, 1 sweet yellow pepper, 1 sweet red pepper, and more.

Yes, Clam-Flavored Gazpacho falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Clam-Flavored Gazpacho

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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