[CH] Gazpacho with Avocado and Cumin Chips

Scott Peterson (scottp4@mindspring.com)
Mon, 25 Aug 2003 20:07:53 -0700

At 06:35 PM 8/25/2003 -0400, you wrote:
>  I've done the usual
>salad & guacamole...any chile related recipes you'd like to share???

You can heat this one up quite a bit with various peppers.


       Gazpacho with Avocado and Cumin Chips

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Serving Size  : 6     Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : July/Aug '98                    Soups And Stews


   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/2           cups  bottled Bloody Mary mix (such as Major
                         Peters)
   1 1/2           cups  finely diced tomato
   1                cup  finely diced yellow bell pepper
      3/4           cup  chopped seeded peeled cucumber
      3/4           cup  finely diced red onion
   2        tablespoons  fresh lime juice
   1           teaspoon  red wine vinegar
   1           teaspoon  Worcestershire sauce
      1/2      teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper
   2                     garlic cloves -- crushed
   1       (5 1/2-ounce) can  low-sodium vegetable juice
   1       (5 1/2-ounce) can  tomato juice
      3/4           cup  diced peeled avocado
      3/4           cup  chopped green onions
                         Cumin Chips (recipe follows)

Combine the first 12 ingredients in a large nonaluminum bowl. Cover and 
chill. Serve with avocado, green onions, and Cumin Chips.

Serving Size: 1 cup soup, 2 tablespoons avocado, 2 tablespoons green 
onions, and 4 tortilla chips
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To Make Cumin Chips:

Preheat oven to 350º.

Place tortilla wedges on a large baking sheet. Lightly coat wedges with 
cooking spray, and sprinkle with cumin. Bake at 350º for 10 minutes or 
until chips are lightly browned and crisp.

Yield: 2 dozen
Serving Size: 4 chips


                          		Scott Peterson


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