2005

Gazpacho Coulis

Source: The Best Of - The Food Network

Recipe courtesy Casa del Mar, Santa Monica, CA

1 tomato, peeled and seeded
1/2 teaspoon tomato paste
1 small cucumber, peeled and seeded
1 red bell pepper, seeded
1 clove garlic, peeled and cleaned
1 rib celery, cleaned and trimmed
Extra-virgin olive oil
Salt

In a food processor, liquefy the tomato, tomato paste and cucumber. Juice the red pepper, garlic, and celery. With the food processor running, add the juice and olive oil to the tomato puree. Season with salt.

Yield: 1 1/2 cups