COLD SOUP: This is another standard fare in the category of cold soups.

GAZPACHO---COLD VEGETABLE SOUP, SPANISH STYLE:

veggie mix:

    3 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded                             

    1 each green & red pepper & onion

    1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded                           

                                                                   

3 tbsp. chopped parsley

2 cloves garlic, crushed                                              

1 slice of bread, crust off, cubed

3 tbsp. each tomato juice  & ice water + 3 tbsp. tomato paste

1 tbsp. red wine vinegar

3 tbsp. olive oil

1 tsp. salt + ½ tsp. pepper

pinch of ground cloves and cinnamon            

garnish:  ¼ cup each of peeled, seeded and chopped cucumber, green and red pepper, minced parsley, snipped chives, minced pimiento and croutons, placed in separate small bowls

Coarsely chop all vegetables and place them, in batches, into a food processor fitted with steel blade, pulse on/off a few times to chop.  Add bread cubes, parsley and garlic and process ingredients until finely chopped.

Transfer mixture to a large bowl and stir in tomato juice, tomato paste, ice water, vinegar, spices and seasoning.  Using a whisk and whisking continuously, add in olive oil in a steady steam and whisk mixture until it is well combined. Chill the soup, covered, for at least 4 hours.

To serve:  Ladle soup into chilled bowls. Arrange bowls of garnishing ingredients in center of table