Restaurant Sent Sovi's Gazpacho
from: Dee

Sent Sovi is a remarkable restaurant is Saratoga, CA, at the foot of the Santa Cruz Mountains.

SERVES 8

• 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 red bell peppers
• 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup red onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 cup sherry wine vinegar
• 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (he uses more, but I found this was plenty)
• 1 tablespoon sea salt (they use gray salt)
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cucumber, peeled and seeded
• 4 lbs tomatoes, very ripe
• 4 ounces sourdough bread

Roughly chop and combine all ingredients.

Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight.

Blend thoroughly in blender and pass through a food mill or medium mesh strainer.

(Alternatively, you can peel and seed the tomatoes first. I found this easier for me.).

Garnish, if desired with fresh herbs, a swirl of olive oil, and toasted breadcrumbs.

Sometimes he said he piles on some bay shrimp and/or chopped avocado.