Gourmet Grapefruit Gazpacho

This gazpacho recipe is so good! It is a bit of a departure from the cool and smooth gazpacho that is popping up this time of year. This recipe has chunks of vegetables and a little heat. I like to serve chopped avocado on top for more color and to provide an ingredient that has a smooth flavor to contrast  the acidity of the tomatoes and citrus in the soup. This dish also presents beautifully and looks inviting on a hot summer day. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 grapefruit, sectioned
• 2 oranges, sectioned
• 1 cup tomato, chopped
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 cup tomatillo, chopped
• 2 tbsp purple onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup tomato juice
• 1/4 cup vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp Tabasco sauce
• salt and pepper to taste 

Preparation:

Coarsely chop grapefruit and orange sections and place in a large bowl.

Add remaining ingredients and chill for at least four hours.

Serve chilled.

Makes four servings.