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Apricot Gazpacho
Apricot Gazpacho ~ this uber refreshing summer starter is playfully rooted in Spanish tradition. The sweetness of the apricots is balanced with a touch of fresh lime and sherry vinegar, along with a little sharp bite from red onion. A drizzle of evoo, some fresh cracked black pepper, and an ice cube completes the experience!
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Course:
Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 8-10 apricots peeled, pitted, and crushed (to make about 1 1/2 cups puree, black velvet variety
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
- 2 tsp sherry vinegar more to taste
- lime juice of 1/2 lime
- salt
garnish
- red onion minced
- basil cilantro, or mint leaves, baby
- black pepper freshly crushed
- extra virgin olive oil drizzle
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Pulse the crushed apricots in a food processor a few times to create a rough puree. Don't puree completely, a little bit of texture is fine.
- Add the oil, vinegar, lime juice, and a pinch of salt to the puree. Taste to adjust any of the seasonings, Chill for at least an hour or 2 before serving.
- Serve in small bowls garnished with minced red onion, basil, cilantro, or mint leaves, fresh pepper, drizzle of oil, and an ice cube, if desired.
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