Gazpacho shooters are a perfect way to kick off a summer party. I like to start a summer party with cheese, crackers, hummus, and some grapes or cherries. Just as I put the meat / fish on the grill for the non-vegetarians in the group (which is usually everyone), I bring out a pitcher of gazpacho and little glasses. If the gazpacho is more puree than chunky, guests can drink it right from the glass. But I like my gazpacho a little chunky, so I serve it in a short glass with a spoon.
Gazpacho Shooters #SundaySupper
Ingredients
- 3 cups V8 juice
- 2 pounds tomatoes 7 medium, seeded and diced
- 2 English cucumbers peeled and diced
- 1 white onion finely diced
- 1 red pepper diced
- 3 to matillos diced
- ½ Serrano chile pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Juice of 1 ½ limes to taste
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 slice bread crusts removed and torn into 4 pieces
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Tabasco
Instructions
- Combine the juice, tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, tomatillos and both peppers into a large bowl. Stir to mix up a bit.
- Add the Worcestershire, lime juice, olive oil, bread pieces, and salt into the container of a blender or food processor. Whirl like crazy until pureed, and pour into the soup.
- Stir in the black pepper and a few drops of Tabasco, and adjust for any seasonings and lime juice. Chill for at least 3 hours, or ideally overnight. Serve well-chilled.
colleen @ foodietots
Nothing better than gazpacho in the summer! My oldest doesn't like tomatoes, but he can sometimes be cajoled into eating gazpacho when served in tiny portions like this. 🙂
The Wimpy Vegetarian
It's funny - my husband doesn't really like tomatoes either, but he loves gazpacho, tomato sauce, and tomato soup. And yes, the smaller portions might help with your oldest too 🙂
lizthechef
Gazpacho is my favorite warm weather treat. I love the idea of doing shooters!
The Wimpy Vegetarian
Thanks so much Liz! I make it every summer once I see great heirlooms coming into the markets 🙂 And yes, shooters are so fun and a great way to switch up appetizers for everyone.
Suze
It's probably me or my computer, but is there a recipe for the shooters??
The Wimpy Vegetarian
Yikes! Thanks for letting me know, Suze. It's my computer. The recipe isn't showing up - let me work on it right now.
Suze
Thank you!! I can't wait to try this!!
The Wimpy Vegetarian
Finally got it to show up! Not sure what went wrong, but I'm so glad you let me know 🙂
Suze
Oh very nice!!! I'll be making this as soon as the tomatoes are in the garden! 🙂
The Wimpy Vegetarian
That makes me very happy 🙂 !
Liz
Perfect for summer parties! I love gazpacho!!!
The Wimpy Vegetarian
Thanks Liz!
Catherine
Gazpacho is one of my favorite summer dishes. What a perfect way to serve up something elegant, delicious and easy! xo, Catherine
The Wimpy Vegetarian
Thanks so much Catherine! It was a very fun way to do appetizers at a recent party 🙂
Joy | The Joyful Foodie
I love the idea of serving gazpacho as shooters for a party! It's been a while since I've had gazpacho. That needs to change! Can't wait to try this!
The Wimpy Vegetarian
Thanks so much Joy! I bought the little glasses at a nearby kitchen store super-cheap and they worked great!
Sarah Ozimek
I love the idea of starting off a summer party with these cute shooters! How fun!
The Wimpy Vegetarian
Thanks Sarah!! I think everyone went back for seconds at a recent party 🙂