Recipe

Basic Gazpacho

Ingredients

3 pounds ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/2 pound cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped red pepper
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno pepper
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup good olive oil
12 ounces tomato juice
Salt, pepper, ground coriander
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 lime cut into slices
6 slices toasted French bread
Gazpacho Relish:
2 tablespoons each - small diced red pepper, cucumber, red onion and red tomatoes
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper

Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor (except bread and limes), and puree until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl and refrigerate for 4 hours. Meanwhile prepare relish.
Relish: Combine and chill for 1 hour. Ladle out soup into pretty bowls, top with a large tablespoon of relish, 1 crouton, and a slice of lime.