Roasted Vegetable Gazpacho

Garnish with the freshly chopped cilantro before serving.

INGREDIENTS | SERVES 6–8

  • 4 beefsteak tomatoes
  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 1 medium eggplant
  • 2 medium onions
  • 10 cloves garlic
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cups Roasted Vegetable Broth
  • ¼ cup sherry vinegar
  • Black pepper
  • 4 slices stale bread
  • Fresh cilantro (optional)
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

  2. Cut the tomatoes and zucchini into large chunks. Peel the eggplant and the onions; cut them into chunks. Peel the garlic cloves, leaving them whole.

  3. Toss the vegetables in a bowl with olive oil; place them in a single layer on a roasting pan. Cook for 25 minutes, turning the vegetables over halfway through.

  4. Purée the vegetables with the broth and place in a large bowl. Add the sherry vinegar and pepper.

  5. Tear the bread into pieces (discard the crusts) and stir them into the mixture. Refrigerate for several hours (or overnight).

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