Gazpacho Verde - Edible Santa Barbara and Wine Country

Gazpacho Verde - Edible Santa Barbara and Wine Country

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This is one of those chilled soups that really is a salad in a soup bowl. It's chilled, it's loaded with veggies, it's the perfect green gazpacho.

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Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic (peeled)
  • 2 green onions (roots and dark green ends removed, roughly chopped)
  • 1 small pepper (stem removed (Padron or Shishito for mild flavor, jalapeño for spicy))
  • 1 head Romaine lettuce (or other flavorful green lettuce, end removed, coarsely chopped)
  • 2 handfuls mixed herbs (choose from mint, parsley, basil, tarragon or other soft green herbs, stems removed)
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar (or sherry vinegar)
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • Freshly ground pepper (to taste)
  • 1¼ cups cold water ( or more as needed)
  • Thin slices of radish
  • Thin slices of tomato
  • Chopped chives or other herbs
  • A few drops of olive oil
  • Thin slices of cucumber
  • Ice cubes (great when serving on a hot day)
  • A fan of avocado slices
  • Chopped chili peppers

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