Suggested Wines

• Dry Riesling (Dry White)
• Edelzwicker (Off-Dry White)

Gazpacho is a cold, refreshing, tomato based soup. This is a combination of many recipes we have tried throughout the years. It makes a lot and is quite versatile. Enjoy it on a warm evening with a crisp white wine, such as Dry Riesling.

Ingredients

• 1 cucumber, cut into chunks
• 4 cups tomato juice (such as V8)
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into chunks
• 1 cup beef or vegetable broth
• 1 stalk celery, without leaves, cut into chunks
• 1 carrot, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 onion, cut into chunks
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cloves raw garlic
• 3 teaspoons lemon juice

Directions

Place all in a food processor and process until smooth. Chill until ready to serve. It’s best to make this the day before service, as the flavors meld.

**We like to put a few homemade croutons in the bottom of the bowl and ladle in the soup. To finish we sprinkle on a little Parmesan cheese.**