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Cucumber-Tomatillo Gazpacho

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Alex Lau

A cool green zingy soup; pack it in a thermos on ice and take it picnicking or to the beach. (Looking for the classic tomato version? Try this peak summer gazpacho recipe.)

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 Servings

Ingredients

1 pound English hothouse cucumbers (about 1), halved, seeds removed
1 pound tomatillos, husks removed, rinsed
½ medium onion, thinly sliced, rinsed under cold water
½ poblano chile, seeds removed
1 garlic clove
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup unseasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, plus leaves for serving
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Blend cucumbers, tomatillos, onion, chile, garlic, oil, vinegar, parsley, and chopped cilantro in a blender until very smooth; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to an airtight container, cover, and chill at least 2 hours.

    Step 2

    Serve topped with cilantro leaves.

    Step 3

    Do Ahead: Gazpacho can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.

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