Golden Gazpacho

Portion Size: 1 cup

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
3 large pounds peeled yellow tomatoesWashed, peeled, seeds removed, and chopped finely 
1 yellow bell pepperWashed, trimmed and chopped finely 
2 teaspoons cloves garlic Washed, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons  oil
Dash tabasco (optional)
1 cup carrot juice 
1 small shallotsPeeled, washed, and diced
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar(optional)
¼ cup light sour cream (optional) for garnish
¼ cup fresh mint(optional) for garnish Washed, trimmed and chopped

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Coarsely chop tomatoes and place in large a large glass bowl.  
2Chop green peppers and peeled cucumbers; add to tomatoes.  Add to mixture.  Mince garlic and shallots. 
3In batches, using a blender, blend until smooth. 
4Stir in juice, oil, salt, Tabasco, sherry vinegar and carrot juice. Chill
5In a small sauce pan of boiling water, cook mint leaves for 10 seconds to set the color. Drain and rinse under cold water.  Combine sour cream and mint together in a small bowl. To serve pour in chilled bowls and top with minted sour cream. Serve chilled.  
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Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates