Dill & Chive Gazpacho is a refreshing and delicious way to show off the best of late summer tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and herbs. Try it at your next picnic with some Buttermilk Rye Biscuits on the side!
Equipment
High-speed blender or food processor
Ingredients
2poundsmixed ripe tomatoes,cored and roughly chopped
1large cucumber,peeled, seeded and roughly chopped
1 or 2bell or other mild peppers, stems and seeds removed and chopped
½cuphigh quality extra virgin olive oil
¼cup apple cider or white wine vinegar
2tablespoonschopped fresh dill
2 tablespoonschopped fresh chives
1large clove garlic,peeled and chopped
Red Chile flakes, if desired for heat
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Chopped tomato, cucumber, pepper, dill and chives,for garnish
Instructions
Add all ingredients to a high speed blender or leak-proof food processor bowl.
Mix into a puree.
Check for seasoning, adding more oil, vinegar, salt or herbs to taste.
Pour the gazpacho into a large glass jar or bowl and refrigerate overnight or for several hours (the flavors will continue to develop).
Serve the chilled gazpacho with a sprinkling of the chopped garnishes and a batch of Buttermilk Rye Biscuits.