Gazpacho Verde

Gazpacho is a cold, tomato-based, Spanish soup, originating in Andalucia... however different variations are made throughout Spain. My Gazpacho Verde (Green Gazpacho) gets its color from spinach. This is a really refreshing recipe and is great if you need to clean out your fridge!

Gazpacho Verde

2 1/2 - 3 cups tomatoes (I used Gourmet Medley colorful cherry tomatoes)

1 yellow bell pepper (seeded, stemmed and chopped into sq. inch pieces)

4 ribs of celery (chopped into 1 inch pieces)

1 scallion (chopped)

1/2 cup water

1 1/2 - 2 cups spinach

Fresh cilantro or 2 frozen cilantro cubes (from Trader Joe's)

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 Tbs extra virgin olive oil

1. Add tomatoes, yellow bell pepper, celery, scallion, cilantro cubes and water to blender. Blend until smooth. 

2. Add in spinach and olive oil and blend until smooth. 

3. Taste! Add salt, pepper and lemon juice as needed. (I used just a pinch of salt and pepper and ~ 1 Tbs of lemon juice). 

4. Serve! (Garnish with a little salt and olive oil... also great with garlic bread).