Amy's Gazpacho

Served during our "Dinner & Flowers: Tomato Fest" events.
1 28oz. Can Muir Glen Organic Fire Roasted Tomatoes Diced or Whole (Un-drained)
1 cup Pace Picante Sauce
2 TBS Lemon or Lime Juice
1 TBS Chopped Cilantro (Optional)
1 Clove Garlic Minced (Tube of Garlic at Grocery is a Great Short Cut)
1/4 tsp. Onion Powder
1 Whole Cucumber Very Thickly Sliced
2 Stalks Celery Very Thickly Sliced
1 Slice Thin Sliced White Bread
6-8 Grinds Salt
6-8 Grinds Black Pepper
8-10 Shakes Tabasco
- Place tomatoes, picante sauce, lemon/lime juice, cilantro, garlic, onion powder, cucumber, celery, salt, pepper and tabasco into blender. Tear up bread and add to blender.
- Cover and process until smooth.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
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Top with garnish:
Be creative! basil, finely chopped cucumbers, creme fraiche, sour cream or a chilled shrimp.
Perfect to make several days in advance ... make entertaining easier!