Ingredients
For the Gazpacho:
- 6 - 7 vine ripe tomatoes - halved
- 1 whole head of garlic
- 3 - 4 stalks of celery
- 1 large zucchini
- 1 red onion
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 long hot pepper
- 3 tbs. olive oil
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 3 tbs. balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley
- 1 tbs. capers
- 2 tbs. raisins
For the Parmesan Crisps:
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Freshly ground pepper
Instructions
For the Gazpacho:
- Preheat Oven 350 degrees F.
- Place the tomatoes, garlic in the skin, celery stalks, peeled and quartered zucchini, peeled onion, bell pepper sliced and long hot pepper (with or without seeds) on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil and a pinch of salt.
- Place in the oven for 20 – 25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let the vegetables cool.
- Pinch the garlic to remove the cloves from the skin once it has cooled.
- Place the vegetables in a food processor along with the seasonings, balsamic vinegar, honey, Italian parsley, raisins and capers. Process until a desired consistency is reached.
- Place in a covered bowl and refrigerate for at least one to two hours before serving.
For the Parmesan Crisps:
- Place 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan on a heated griddle.
- Let the cheese melt down and once golden around the edges, flip and cook on the other side until golden as well. Transfer to a cooling rack until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup