Peach Gazpacho
This a great summer chilled soup that takes advantage of the in season fresh peaches and tomatoes, It is a cool and delicious soup perfect for lunch or dinner.
Prep time:10 minutes
Chilling time: 2 – 4 hours
Serves 4
Ingredients
4 ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
1 medium yellow tomato, chopped
1/2 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons California olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
Fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
Directions
Place the ingredients in a food processor
Process until blended and smooth
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Stir in cilantro and black pepper
Garnish with chopped peaches, cucumber and tomatoes.
Serve and enjoy
Make it your own
1/8 cup chopped sweet onion or shallot
Add 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped
Add 1 tablespoon lime juice
Add 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Garnish 1 sliced avocado
Garnish with diced sweet red pepper
Use nectarines instead of peaches