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tomatoes garlic cucumbers red onion green bell pepper tomato juice lemon extra-virgin olive oil cayenne pepper salt fresh basil fresh cilantro Golden Tomato croutons
Viewed: 34 - Published at: 2 years agoIngredients
- 6 ripe medium tomatoes, cored and coarsely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 medium cucumbers, peeled
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 large green bell pepper
- 2 cups bottled tomato juice
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon or lime juice
- 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 2 Tbs. chopped fresh basil
- 2 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 large golden tomato
- Croutons for garnish (optional)
Method
- In blender or food processor, combine chopped tomatoes, 1 clove garlic and process until smooth.
- Strain puree through sieve into large nonreactive bowl.
- Coarsely chop 1 cucumber, 1/2 the onion and 1/2 the bell pepper.
- Add chopped vegetables to blender or food processor along with 1/2 cup tomato juice.
- Process until pureed.
- Strain puree through sieve into the bowl.
- In blender or food processor, combine remaining 1 1/2 cups tomato juice, lemon juice, oil, remaining garlic, cayenne and salt.
- Process until smooth and strain into bowl.
- Stir in basil and cilantro.
- Finely dice golden tomatoes, remaining cucumber, onion and bell pepper.
- Add to bowl and stir to mix.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or until thoroughly chilled.
- Serve with croutons if desired.
