Cool, Fresh Tomato Soup Recipe
Revamped Recipe:
Looking to kick up your tomato gazpacho game? This easy, summer-ready recipe gets a twist from some mouthwatering crab cakes. Grab your blender, some fresh veggies, and let's dive in!
- Serves: 8-10 scrumptious portions
- Difficulty: A breeze!
- Prep + Cook Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- Ripe tomatoes (1 1/2 pounds), cored and large diced
- Green bell pepper (1 medium), cored, seeded, and large diced
- English cucumber (1 medium), large diced
- Red onion (1/2 medium), large diced
- Garlic (1 clove, medium)
- Tomato juice (3 cups)
- Extra-virgin olive oil (3 tablespoons, plus more for drizzling)
- Red wine vinegar (2 tablespoons, plus more for seasoning)
- Kosher salt (1 1/2 teaspoons, plus more for the palate)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Croutons (optional, for garnish)
Crab Cake Options:
- Classic Crab Cakes: Crab, egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, Panko breadcrumbs, red bell pepper, shallot, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and oil (for frying)
- Maryland Crab Cakes: Jumbo lump crab, egg, mayonnaise, dry mustard, salt, crushed saltine crackers, parsley, butter (for frying), and lemon wedges (for serving)
- Easy Herb Crab Cakes: Crab, green onions, chives, parsley, lemon juice, mayonnaise, Panko breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, vegetable oil (for frying)
- Crab Cake Caesar Salad: Crab meat, crushed Ritz crackers, egg, parsley, mayonnaise, lettuce, Greek yogurt Caesar dressing or lemon vinaigrette
Instructions:
- Pop your tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, onion, and garlic into a blender and whiz until smooth. If the mixture isn't moving, add a bit of the tomato juice while the blender is running.
- Transfer the blend to a large bowl, then stir in the tomato juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Cover and chill until chilly.
- Serve with crab cakes of your preference and a drizzle of olive oil. Enjoy your scrumptious dinner!
Want more crab cake recipes to pair with your gazpacho? Check out the additional options mentioned above! Enjoy your meal!
- To add a delicious twist to your gazpacho, consider serving it with a side of bell pepper-infused crab cakes.
- Remember, the nutrition facts for this tomato gazpacho recipe will vary depending on the specific crab cake option you choose.
- During summer evenings, pairing gazpacho with crab cakes can make for a delightful, nutritious meal that truly showcases the season's fresh produce.
