Green Gazpacho

Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 30 Minutes

Servings: 4

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Ingredients:

2 cups coarsely-chopped seeded peeled cucumbers

1 cup chopped romaine lettuce

1/2 cup coarsely-chopped green bell pepper

1/4 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 1/2 cups water

1/2 cup thinly-sliced romaine lettuce

1/2 cup fresh crabmeat

2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

additional olive oil

Directions:

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

By RecipeOfHealth.com