HEIRLOOM TOMATO GAZPACHOfrom Josh Kroner at Terrapin
http://www.terrapinrestaurant.com/
· 5 slices White Bread
· 5 pounds Heirloom Tomatoes, cored, seeded & chopped
· ½ cup Red Bell Pepper, chopped
· ½ cup Poblano Chile, chopped
· 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped
· 1 teaspoon Raw Garlic, chopped
· ¼ cup Roasted Garlic
· 1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar
· ½ cup Extra virgin olive oil
· To Taste Salt, pepper, honey
Garnish:
· Croutons
· Diced, peeled tomatoes
· Diced yellow peppers
· Diced poblanos
· Chopped scallions
· crème fraîche
In a blender combine all ingredients except oil, salt, pepper and honey. You will need to do this in batches, depending on the size of your blender. Fill the blender no more than 2/3 full. Add the oil to the blender while it is running to create an emulsification. Combine batches in a large pot or plastic container. In the container, season the soup to taste. Depending on the sweetness of the tomatoes and your personal taste, you may choose to add a little honey or leave it out completely.
For the garnish, you are looking to add a little texture to the dish. Add one or two tablespoons of chopped vegetables to each bowl and a dollop of crème fraîche. Serve with a piece of crusty French bread.
http://www.terrapinrestaurant.com/
· 5 slices White Bread
· 5 pounds Heirloom Tomatoes, cored, seeded & chopped
· ½ cup Red Bell Pepper, chopped
· ½ cup Poblano Chile, chopped
· 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped
· 1 teaspoon Raw Garlic, chopped
· ¼ cup Roasted Garlic
· 1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar
· ½ cup Extra virgin olive oil
· To Taste Salt, pepper, honey
Garnish:
· Croutons
· Diced, peeled tomatoes
· Diced yellow peppers
· Diced poblanos
· Chopped scallions
· crème fraîche
In a blender combine all ingredients except oil, salt, pepper and honey. You will need to do this in batches, depending on the size of your blender. Fill the blender no more than 2/3 full. Add the oil to the blender while it is running to create an emulsification. Combine batches in a large pot or plastic container. In the container, season the soup to taste. Depending on the sweetness of the tomatoes and your personal taste, you may choose to add a little honey or leave it out completely.
For the garnish, you are looking to add a little texture to the dish. Add one or two tablespoons of chopped vegetables to each bowl and a dollop of crème fraîche. Serve with a piece of crusty French bread.
