3Largebeets(cut into halves or quarters if very large)
1Largecucumber(peeled and seeded)
1Largered pepper(seeded)
½Largeyellow onion
3clovesgarlic
2teaspoonssmoked paprika
2teaspoonschili powder
½teaspooncayenne
½cupfrench bread(torn into pieces)
1tablespoonsherry vinegar
¼cupolive oil
Instructions
Boil beets for about 7 minutes. Peel and chop into large pieces. Cut the cucumber, pepper and onions into large chunks. If desired, remove a few pieces of each and finely chop for garnish.
Put in blender or food processor along with all ingredients except olive oil. Puree until smooth.
Once ingredients are pureed, as the blender is still spinning, drizzle in olive oil slowly. Refrigerate and serve cold.
Notes
If you do not have smoked paprika you can quickly smoke it yourself by putting it in a small skillet and heating until it begins to smoke. Watch carefully!!! It will only take a few minutes and will burn very quickly..