Basil and Balsamic Gazpacho
by Chef Adam Ritter of Bucheron
Makes a big batch of gazpacho!
Ingredients:
For the gazpacho:
10,000 g tomatoes (about 9 big tomatoes)
90 g garlic (about 20 cloves)
140 g or 5/8 cup sherry vinegar
500 g sourdough bread
120 g or 1/3 cup salt
Garnishes:
Torn basil leaves
Croutons
Balsamic glaze or reduced balsamic vinegar
Extra virgin olive oil
Method:
Cut tomatoes and slice garlic.
Mix all ingredients together and marinate overnight.
Blend until smooth and adjust consistency with vegetable stock.
Adjust seasoning as needed once desired consistency is reached.
Garnish with torn basil leaves, croutons (torn sourdough and EVOO toasted in oven), and a drizzle each of balsamic reduction and EVOO.