Cherry Tomato And Chile Gazpacho

Serves: 3

Lilian Bahringer

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

53

Spice

51

Sweetness

49

Sourness

43

mins

Prep time (avg)

6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

3 tbsps

Grated Parmesan

Directions:

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Watch how to make this recipe

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For the gazpacho: Place the tomatoes, cucumbers, chiles, shallots, garlic, vinegar, hot sauce, and salt in a blender

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Blend until smooth

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Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, to taste

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Refrigerate for 2 hours until ready to serve

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For the croutons: In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour enough oil to fill the pan with 1 inch of oil

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Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 375 degrees F

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(If you don't have a thermometer, a cube of bread will brown in about 3 minutes

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) Working in batches, carefully add the polenta cubes and fry, stirring occasionally to keep the cubes separated, until golden brown, about 2 minutes

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Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with the Parmesan

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To serve: Ladle the gazpacho into 4 soup bowls and top with the polenta croutons