Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho

Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho is an outstanding cold soup using only the most flavorful tomatoes.

Ingredients:

• 1½ lbs. chopped heirloom tomatoes
• ¼ cup coarsely chopped shallots
• 1 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme organic red wine vinegar
• 1 jalapeño pepper*, seeded and chopped
• 1 large clove garlic, chopped
• ½ teaspoon Fresh Thyme coarse sea salt
• Pinch Fresh Thyme organic cayenne pepper
• 2 cups Fresh Thyme organic vegetable juice
• ¾ cup peeled and finely chopped English cucumber
• 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow bell pepper
• 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
• ¼ cup finely chopped celery (1 stalk)
• Fresh Thyme sour cream or Greek yogurt, fresh basil, and cracked black pepper, for garnishes

Directions:

1. In a food processor, combine tomatoes, shallots, olive oil, red wine vinegar, jalapeño pepper, garlic, salt, and cayenne pepper. Add vegetable juice; cover and process until smooth.
2. Stir in cucumber, yellow and green bell peppers, and celery. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours to blend flavors.
3. Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish as desired.
4. * Note: Chile peppers contain volatile oils that can burn skin and eyes. When working with jalapeños, wear protective gloves.

Recipe from: Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho | Fresh Thyme