Gazpacho

•2 slices woodfired bread, crusts removed
•2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
•1 small garlic clove, crushed
•1/2 teaspoon sugar
•1L tomato juice
•1 red capsicum, seeded, chopped
•1 Lebanese cucumber, seeded, chopped, plus extra finely chopped as a garnish
•1/2 long red chilli, seeded
•3 green onions, chopped
•1/2 cup parsley
•1/4 cup olive oil
•salt and pepper

1.Break bread into large pieces and place in a bowl. Pour over red wine vinegar and set aside for 10 minutes.
2.Place bread in a blender or food processor. Add garlic, sugar, tomato juice, capsicum, cucumber, chilli, parsley and green onions, and blend until combined. With processor running, pour in olive oil in a thin stream. When all the oil is added, season with salt and pepper, to taste.
3.Transfer gazpacho to a large jug, cover and refrigerate until chilled. Just before serving, stir well with ice cubes and add extra finely chopped cucumber as a garnish.


Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TWOTIMESS.