Smoked Tomato Gazpacho Recipe

Name: Smoked Tomato Gazpacho
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 vine-ripened tomatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds), halved crosswise; 4 scallions, white parts skewered on a toothpick, green parts finely chopped and reserved; 3 garlic cloves, peeled and skewered on a toothpick; 1 red bell pepper, cut in half; 1 cucumber, peeled and seeded; 1/ 2 red onion, cut in half; 3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, plus more to taste; 1/ 2 to 1 cup cold water; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; You will also need a stovetop smoker or grill, 1 tablespoon hardwood sawdust or 2 cups wood chips, soaked in water to cover for 1 hour, then drained.

Servings: persons

5 vine-ripened tomatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds), halved crosswise
4 scallions, white parts skewered on a toothpick, green parts finely chopped and reserved
3 garlic cloves, peeled and skewered on a toothpick
1 red bell pepper, cut in half
1 cucumber, peeled and seeded
1/ 2 red onion, cut in half
3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, plus more to taste
1/ 2 to 1 cup cold water
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
You will also need a stovetop smoker or grill, 1 tablespoon hardwood sawdust or 2 cups wood chips, soaked in water to cover for 1 hour, then drained.

1
Set up your smoker or grill for smoking.
2
If using a stovetop smoker, place the sawdust in the bottom and arrange the vegetables on the rack.
3
If using a grill, set it up for indirect grilling and preheat to medium.
4
Toss the wood chips on the coals.
5
Arrange the vegetables on the grate over the drip pan.
6
Smoke all of the vegetables for 15 minutesthey should be smoked, but not cooked through.
7
Transfer to a platter to cool.
8
Unskewer the scallion whites and garlic and discard the toothpicks.
9
Cut the smoked vegetables into 1-inch chunks.
10
Place in a food processor and grind to a coarse puree.
11
Work in the olive oil, vinegar and water, adding enough water to obtain a pourable consistency.
12
Correct the seasoning, adding salt, pepper and vinegar if needed to taste.
13
The gazpacho can be served now, but it will taste even better if you chill it for 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend.
14
Just before serving, correct the seasoning, adding salt or vinegar to taste.
15
Ladle the gazpacho into bowls or martini glasses and sprinkle with the chopped scallion greens.
16
Serve at once.

820

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 vine-ripened tomatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds), halved crosswise, 4 scallions, white parts skewered on a toothpick, green parts finely chopped and reserved, 3 garlic cloves, peeled and skewered on a toothpick, 1 red bell pepper, cut in half, and more.

Yes, Smoked Tomato Gazpacho 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.

Smoked Tomato Gazpacho

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