Join KindChef Alexa to make a Ottolenghi Green Gazpacho (based on this recipe from by Yotam Ottolenghi).) After completing your soup, freeze and label it for donation, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers, with a person or family that is in your heart, or anyplace that you prefer, when convenient. Finally, report on where you shared your KindSoup and spread the word: Post a picture or two of you and your soups on social media with #DoKindWorks and tag us @DoKindWorks.
Ottolenghi Green Gazpacho
Crouton Ingredients (Optional)
- 6 slices sourdough bread
- ½ cup (or more) olive oil
- Salt to taste
Ingredients
- 6 stalks celery, with leaves
- 3 large green peppers, seeded
- 18 mini cucumbers, peeled
- 9 slices stale white bread, crusts removed
- 3 small or 1-2 larger green chiles, or to taste
- 1 head cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 15 ounces lightly toasted walnuts
- 21 ounces baby spinach
- 3 ounces fresh basil leaves
- 1 ounce fresh parsley
- 2/3 cup sherry vinegar
- 1 cup or more to taste olive oil
- 4 ounces (about 120 grams) Greek yogurt
- 6 cups water
- 25 ounces (about 250 grams) ice cubes
- 5 teaspoons salt
- 3 dashes freshly ground white pepper
Instructions
For the Croutons:
- Gather the ingredients
- Preheat the oven to 375 F and grab a baking sheet.
- Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes and toss with the oil and a bit of salt. Spread on pan and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the croutons turn golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and allow to cool down.
For the Soup:
- Give the celery, peppers, cucumbers, stale bread, chili, and garlic a rough chop.
- Place all in a blender and add the sugar, walnuts, spinach, basil, parsley, vinegar, oil, yogurt, most of the water, half the ice cubes, the salt, and some white pepper.
- Blitz the soup until smooth. Add more water, if needed, to get preferred consistency. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning.
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Add the remaining ice and pulse once or twice, just to crush it a little.
- Serve with croutons (optional).
Health and Safety Information
In order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines:
- Start with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.
- Start with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).
- Keep longer hair tied back.
- Follow other common sense procedures, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!
Thank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations!
How to Donate Your KindSoup
Seal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with: date prepared, your first name and last initial, “Ottolenghi Green Gazpacho” and common allergens (such as nuts, eggs, wheat, dairy, vegan or vegetarian as appropriate) – which we will discuss on the call. When convenient, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers, with a person or family that is in your heart, or a place that you prefer.
- Rainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 10am-1pm.
- Upcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd., Germantown (supporting 1,000 families with food and other supports): Drop off Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays 9-11 am.
- Goods for Good 5830 Nebraska Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015: Drop-off Monday-Friday 10am-4pm.
- Embry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 703-437-1975. (Leave donations on the table around the back): Drop off anytime!
- Cordell Place 4715 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD, 240-316-5994. (Please knock on the main door and let staff know you are a KindWorks volunteer delivering soup, casserole, and/or banana bread. If no staff member is available, call 240-316-5994 for assistance. Street parking is available; if parking is limited, call ahead to arrange a curbside handoff with a staff member): Drop off anytime—the center is staffed 24/7.
Here are some options for donating outside the DC area:
- NYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.
- Bread and Roses 58 Newbury St., Lawrence, Mass., 978-681-8768. Drop off Mondays-Thursdays, 10 am-4 pm.
- The Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St., Waltham, Mass., 781-893-0108. Drop off Mondays-Fridays, 9am-6pm.
- Community Refrigerators located in Los Angeles
See you in the KindSoup kitchen!
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