green gazpacho with grilled corn
Vegan green gazpacho soup garnished with grilled corn and cilantro flowers
Green Gazpacho with Corn
Makes 4 servings
Adapted from Molly Katzen, Enchanted Broccoli Forest
Ingredients:
5 largish tomatillos (husked), quartered, seed pulp cut away and discarded
1-2 cloves garlic (depending on size), chopped
1-2 cucumbers (depending on size), peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, chopped and seeds removed (leave a few in if you like heat)
A few sprigs parsley
1 small handful cilantro
1 tablespoon vinegar (cider vinegar or red wine vinegar are best)
Juice of 2 limes
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt to taste
1 teaspoon honey or a pinch of sugar
3/4 cup cold water – more if needed
Kernels cut from 2 ears of cooked corn – preferably grilled (any method of cooking works)
Instructions:
Throw everything in blender but corn. Process until smooth. Add a little more water if it seems too thick, and more salt if needed. Chill. Serve in bowls with corn kernels sprinkled on top.