Gazpacho with Tarragon Creme Fraiche Recipe

Name: Gazpacho with Tarragon Creme Fraiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tomatoes, cored and coarsely chopped; 1 English cucumber, seeded and coarsely chopped; 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and coarsely chopped; 1 green bell pepper or poblano chile, cored, seeded, and coarsely chopped; 1 onion, preferably Vidalia, coarsely chopped; 1 carrot, chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; Juice of 1/2 lemon, plus more if needed; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 cup tomato juice (optional); 1/2 cup creme fraiche or sour cream; 1/4 cup chopped fresh tarragon; Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup best-quality extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

3 tomatoes, cored and coarsely chopped
1 English cucumber, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and coarsely chopped
1 green bell pepper or poblano chile, cored, seeded, and coarsely chopped
1 onion, preferably Vidalia, coarsely chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
Juice of 1/2 lemon, plus more if needed
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup tomato juice (optional)
1/2 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh tarragon
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup best-quality extra-virgin olive oil

1
In the bowl of a food processor or jar of a blender fitted with the metal blade, puree the tomatoes until very smooth.
2
Transfer the tomato puree to a large nonreactive bowl.
3
Puree the cucumber, red and green bell peppers, onion, carrot, and celery.
4
(If your bowl isnt large enough, puree the vegetables in batches.)
5
Add the pureed vegetables to the pureed tomatoes and stir to combine.
6
Add the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper.
7
If the soup seems too thick, add the tomato juice, if necessary, to achieve the proper consistency.
8
Cover with plastic wrap and chill thoroughly in the refrigerator, at least 30 minutes.
9
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the creme fraiche and tarragon.
10
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper.
11
Set aside.
12
To serve, taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, and lemon juice, if necessary.
13
Ladle the soup into chilled bowls.
14
Drizzle over the olive oil and top each bowl of soup with a small dollop of the seasoned creme fraiche.
15
Serve immediately.

260

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tomatoes, cored and coarsely chopped, 1 English cucumber, seeded and coarsely chopped, 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and coarsely chopped, 1 green bell pepper or poblano chile, cored, seeded, and coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Gazpacho with Tarragon Creme Fraiche falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Gazpacho with Tarragon Creme Fraiche

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