Cucumber and Green Tomato Gazpacho

By ngaldi

Ingredients

• 3 ounces whole-wheat French bread baguette, crusts removed
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/4 cup chopped shallots
• 2 tablespoons grapeseed or canola oil
• 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 2 large green tomatoes, coarsely chopped (about 1 pound)
• 3 tablespoons creme fraiche
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh dill

Details

Cooking time 23mins
Adapted from cooking light.com

Preparation

Step 1

Tear bread into pieces; place in a bowl with 1 1/2 cups water; soak 5 minutes. Place bread mixture, shallots, oil, vinegar, salt, cucumbers, and tomatoes in a blender; blend until smooth. Combine crème fraîche, chives, and dill in a bowl, stirring with a whisk. Divide soup among 6 bowls; top evenly with crème fraîche mixture.