Golden Grape Tomato Gazpacho, Gluten Free and Vegan

As tomatoes, cucumbers and basil are a plenty right now, one lovely refreshing soup coms to mind, gazpacho. This version has no bread, but I did post a more traditional version here. And, I realize my title says grape gazpacho. I meant grape tomatoes, but it’s too late to change it now.

But, this is a bit different. Tomatoes, (mostly yellow), cucumber, pepper and basil blend together to bring a very fresh take on an old tradition. I actually had set the bread out for two days, but in the end I didn’t want anything but fresh vegetables and herbs. This makes it gluten free and vegan. Those needing to follow a gluten free diet should be aware that in restaurants, there will be bread in the gazpacho. Actually, gazpacho means stale bread, so I am taking license with the name.

This is a quick little post that can help you get your kitchen fix without any cooking and it only takes a few minutes. My heart is in food that can still be identified, even when it’s blended. This soup makes my heart sing.

Ingredients for Golden Gazpacho

• 1 pound tomatoes, mix of yellow grape, yellow and red
• 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded
• 1/4 onion, chopped
• 1 banana pepper (for heat)
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons champagne or sherry vinegar
• fresh basil (reserve some with colors)
• Sea salt, black pepper

Instructions

1. Chop tomatoes, onion, cucumber, peppers. Mix in blender. Slowly add olive oil. Add fresh basil. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Chill for several hours to overnight.