Golden Gazpacho
James Carrier
Yields Makes 4 servings

How to Make It

Step 1
1

Rinse, stem, seed, and coarsely chop bell peppers.

Step 2
2

In a blender, combine peppers, broth, sour cream, and lemon juice. Whirl until smooth. If making up to 1 day ahead, cover and chill.

Step 3
3

Ladle soup into wide bowls. Onto the centers, spoon equal portions of grapes, tomatoes, cucumber, almonds, cilantro, and mint. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Ingredients

 2 yellow bell peppers (about 1 lb. total)
 1 cup chilled fat-skimmed chicken broth or vegetable broth
 1/2 cup chilled sour cream
 2 tablespoons lemon juice
 2/3 cup seedless green grapes, rinsed and cut in half
 2/3 cup cherry tomatoes (3/4 to 1 in. wide), stemmed, rinsed, and cut into halves or quarters
 2/3 cup diced English cucumber
 1/4 cup coarsely chopped salted roasted almonds
 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint leaves
  Salt and fresh-ground pepper

Directions

Step 1
1

Rinse, stem, seed, and coarsely chop bell peppers.

Step 2
2

In a blender, combine peppers, broth, sour cream, and lemon juice. Whirl until smooth. If making up to 1 day ahead, cover and chill.

Step 3
3

Ladle soup into wide bowls. Onto the centers, spoon equal portions of grapes, tomatoes, cucumber, almonds, cilantro, and mint. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Golden Gazpacho