Spicy Gazpacho
By
Sandra McGrath
@SandyJJ
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Lately it seems as though more nutritionists have been touting the healing and health benefits of eating more fruits and vegetables.Summertime is such a great opportunity (especially when you live in a cold winter climate!), to take advantage of the bounty and availability of tomatoes and cucumbers. I find this a refreshing change to the usual picnic fare (although I will never give up my cookout dishes!). It's both tasty and healthy.I like to top it with low fat sour cream, avocado, cilantro and pumpkin seeds with a wedge of lime although you could also drink it from a glass!
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Notes from the Test Kitchen:
In the past, I haven't really been fond of a cold soup. But this one has changed my mind! I loved the mix of vegetables, and the seasoning were just right. This is the perfect soup to enjoy on a hot summer day.
In the past, I haven't really been fond of a cold soup. But this one has changed my mind! I loved the mix of vegetables, and the seasoning were just right. This is the perfect soup to enjoy on a hot summer day.
Ingredients
- 4-5 large
- tomatoes, cut up and diced
- 2 can(s)
- diced tomatoes (14 oz)
- 1 large
- diced cucumber
- 1 medium
- red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium
- jalapeno pepper, cleaned and diced
- 1 medium
- red onion, diced
- 2 clove
- garlic, minced
- 1 bottle
- v-8 (spicy, low sodium or any variety), 32 oz. juice or tomato juice
- 2 Tbsp
- extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp
- balsamic vinegar or sherry or wine vinegar if preferred
- 2 Tbsp
- fresh squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp
- salt
- 1/2 tsp
- chili powder
- sliced avocado
- low-fat sour cream
- pumpkin seeds
- chopped cilantro
- lime wedges for additional zing!
TOPPING INGREDIENTS (SUGGESTIONS)
How to Make Spicy Gazpacho
- 1Put the ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine. Place 1/2 the mixture in a blender and pulse untill roughly chopped but not pureed. Do the same for the second half or if you like chunky, leave it and mix together with the blended mixture.
- 2Place in the refrigerator for at least half an hour to chill before serving.
- 3Top with you favorite topping and serve with grilled bread or croutons if preferred. Enjoy!
About Spicy Gazpacho
Main Ingredient: Vegetable
Regional Style: Spanish
Dietary Needs: Vegetarian
Collections: Soup's On!, Tastes of the World
Other Tag: Healthy
Hashtag: #Tomato
