Gazpacho Soup

By pattie_d

Gazpacho soup was made for the summer. Refreshingly cold on hot summer days, this classic Spanish cold soup deliciously combines summer's best vegetables.

Ingredients

• Blend the following ingredients in a blender until smooth.
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 5 large ripe tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic or spicy pepper to taste
• 1 Tbs. raw honey (dates or raisings work just as well)
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tsp. sea salt
• 1 bunch of fresh basil
• Now that you have the gazpacho liquid, cut the following vegetables into 1/2 inch cubes.
• 1 large avocado
• 1 medium bell pepper
• 5 sticks celery
• 1 small onion

Preparation

Step 1

Mix all ingredients in a bowl and sprinkle with chopped parsley.