Apple and Basil Gazpacho

Today is Crazy Ingredient Challenge Day!  CIC is the headed up by Dawn at Spatula’s On Parade - this is one group of talented chefs who come up with these recipes each month, made with, well, crazy ingredients!

I knew exactly what I wanted to make when I heard that this month's ingredients were apples and basil.  I love both ingredients in both sweet and savory recipes.  The Apple and Basil Gazpacho I made is sort of a combination of both!

This is a super recipe for hot weather (something we've had a lot of lately).  And if you're not in the mood for something cold?  Try it hot - also delicious!

I love the flavor of the basil with the bright strong flavor of the apples.  I used cinnamon basil that I have growing in my yard - just the perfect flavor combination!

Before you get to my recipe, see what other fantastic recipes that my fellow Crazy Ingredient Chefs have made:

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Apple and Basil Gazpacho

by Susan @ Love from the Kitchen

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes plus 3 hours to chi

Keywords: blender soup/stew Apple Basil

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Ingredients (Serves 6)

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced, plus one for garnish
• 2 cups unsweetened apple juice
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped, plus several sprigs to garnish
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the apples and saute until soft, about 10 minutes.
3. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 8 minutes.
4. Using an immersion blender, blend unti smooth.
5. Stir in the heavy cream and remove from heat.
6. Chill for three hours and serve cold.

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