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              IGNACIO BLANCO'S ROASTED VEGETABLE GAZPACHO

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main Dish                        Soups
               Vegetarian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  4                    Ripe tomatoes
  2       sm           Or 1 md eggplant, peeled,
                       -and cut into large chunks
  4       sm           Or 2 md zucchini, cut into
                       -large chunks
  2       md           Onions, peeled, and cut into
                       -large chunks
                       About 10 cloves of garlic,
                       -peeled
    1/2   c            Olive oil
    1/4   c            Sherry vinegar
                       Salt and freshly ground
                       -black pepper to taste
  4       c            Water
  4                    Slices stale bread, crusts
                       -removed and torn up

 Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a roasting pan,
 combine tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, onions, garlic,
 and olive oil. Roast until eggplant is tender,
 stirring occassionally, about 30 minutes.

 Turn mixture into a bowl and add vinegar, salt,
 pepper, water, and bread. Refrigerate and let sit
 several hours or overnight.

 In a food processor or blender, blend mixture until
 smooth. Put it through a food mill or strainer and
 discard solids. Check seasoning, garnish with garlic
 croutons or roasted tomatoes and serve.



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