Hillside Farmacy's Texas Gazpacho

by Cara Gambini
Hillside Farmacy's Texas Gazpacho - Texas Hill Country Olive Co.
Our friends at Hillside Farmacy are sharing their beloved gazpacho recipe using our own Terra Verde Extra Virgin Olive Oil. What a treat! Check out the eclectic eatery, Hillside Farmacy, when you're in the Austin area.
 
Ingredients
  • 2 medium cucumbers, peeled & deseeded
  • 2 ripe red tomatoes, peeled & deseeded*
  • 1 large green bell pepper, deseeded
  • 1/2 white onion
  • 4-6 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 cup Terra Verde Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • kosher salt 
  • black pepper
  • pinch of cumin optional
  • 3 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 
  • 1/2 loaf day old ciabatta, or any 1/2 small loaf crusty bread (about 6-8 slices)
  • *Tomato sizes & water content vary greatly, feel free to add extra tomatoes for a smoother texture. This recipe used Heirloom tomatoes.

 

Texas Hill Country Olive Co. - Gazpacho
Day before:  Small dice the cucumbers, tomatoes, pepper, onions.  Marinade over night with good amount of salt & pepper.  
 
Preheat oven to 300°
Roast garlic in Olive Oil in small oven safe pan, until garlic is soft & slightly browned.
Cool & set aside.
Break up the ciabatta bread in a hotel pan & place in oven along side the garlic, bake bread until crunchy about 20-25 minutes, until no moisture remains.  Cool & break toasts into small chunks. 
 
In a blender (this is done in small batches) Blend the cucumber, tomato & onion mixture, ladling the garlic oil & garlic. Pour the blended soup over the bread chunks, let sit in the fridge until soft & squishy.  Blend again, add the cider vinegar. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper & cumin to taste.
 
Note: letting the tomatoes & cucumber sit overnight will allow the water to release out of the vegetables and will help to blend together.  If there is not enough liquid, add a small amount of water that will allow mixture to blend until smooth.

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