
GAZPACHO SOUP
with Herbed Goat CHeese



INGREDIENTS
- 1 large cucumber seeded and cut into chunks
- 1 red bell pepper cut inot chunks
- 1 medium fennel bulb cored and cut into chunks
- 3/4 cup chopped sweet onion
- 1 large fresh jalapeño pepper seeded and chopped
- 1 large garlic clove
- 4 cups 100% tomato juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Culinary Circle Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 6 basil, parsley, and mint tablespoons chopped fresh herbs mixed together
- 4 ounces Culinary Circle Soft Goat Cheese
DIRECTIONS
Place cucumber in a food processor or blender; pulse until roughly chopped or to desired consistency. Transfer to a large bowl; continue with red pepper, fennel and onion each separately.
Add jalapeño and garlic; process until finely chopped. Add to bowl. Add tomato juice, vinegar, oil and 4 tablespoons mixed herbs; stir to combine. Salt and pepper to taste.
In small bowl, combine goat cheese with remaining herbs; pepper to taste.
Serve gazpacho in soup bowls dolloped with herbed goat cheese.