Ingredients

  • 2 cups coarsely-chopped seeded peeled cucumbers
  • 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
  • 12 cup coarsely-chopped green bell pepper
  • 14 cup coarsely-chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon coarsely-chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 cup cubed crustless white bread (2 oz)
  • 1 12 cups water
  • 12 cup thinly-sliced romaine lettuce
  • 12 cup fresh crabmeat
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
  • additional olive oil

Method

  • Puree first 8 ingredients in food processor.
  • Add bread and let stand until soggy, about 2 minutes.
  • Puree until smooth.
  • Mix in 1 1/2 cups water.
  • Transfer gazpacho to large bowl.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • (Gazpacho can be made up to 2 days ahead.
  • Keep refrigerated.)
  • Divide gazpacho among 4 bowls.
  • Place thinly sliced romaine in center of each serving.
  • Sprinkle lettuce with crabmeat and chives, then drizzle with olive oil.
  • Serve immediately.