Late Summer Gazpacho With Hatch Chiles Food

SUMMER GAZPACHO

Steps:

• Serving suggestions: cantaloupe balls, chopped tomatoes, chopped bell peppers, minced mint
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Toss tomatoes, garlic cloves and jalapeno with olive oil, salt and pepper on a large sheet tray. Roast 25 minutes.
• Brown chorizo in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add celery, onions and carrots and soften without browning. Deglaze with white wine. Add tomato paste and cook until bottom of pot begins to brown. Deglaze with stock. Add canned tomatoes, bay leaf, thyme and cumin. Simmer 30 minutes. Add heavy cream. Remove stems from herbs and blend mixture in a blender. Remove vegetables from oven and add to blender along with cherry tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper and chill. Check seasoning again, and serve with garnishes of your choice.
• This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition. The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use, therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

AUTHENTIC GAZPACHO

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients together in a blender or food processor. Puree for 1 minute, or until the soup reaches your desired consistency.
• Taste and season with extra salt, pepper and/or cumin if needed.
• Refrigerate in a sealed container for 3 to 4 hours, or until completely chilled.
• Serve cold, topped with your desired garnishes.