Gazpacho

Healthier_Me

Thickened with vegetables rather than with the traditional bread used by Spanish cooks, this refreshing soup has enough heft to make it meal-worthy. If you prefer a smooth texture, use a blender. A food processor will produce a chunkier soup.

Ingredients
1 pound very ripe tomatoes
1 1/2 cups cucumber chunks, peeled and seeded
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
½ cup parsley leaves
1 medium clove garlic
1/4 heaping teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar or cider vinegar
1 teaspoon light honey
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Cayenne pepper to taste


Directions
Core the tomatoes, and cut them into large chunks. (Peeling and seeding are unnecessary.)

Place the tomatoes in a blender or food processor with all the remaining ingredients except the cayenne. Purée until it is as smooth as you like it.

Transfer to a container, and add cayenne. Cover and chill. Serve cold.

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition Score per serving:

(about 1 cup) 71 calories, 4 g fat (40% of calories), <1 g saturated fat, 9 g carbs, 4 g protein, 2 g fiber, 31 mg calcium, 1 g iron, 303 mg sodium.

Healthier_Me

Thickened with vegetables rather than with the traditional bread used by Spanish cooks, this refreshing soup has enough heft to make it meal-worthy. If you prefer a smooth texture, use a blender. A food processor will produce a chunkier soup.

Ingredients
1 pound very ripe tomatoes
1 1/2 cups cucumber chunks, peeled and seeded
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
½ cup parsley leaves
1 medium clove garlic
1/4 heaping teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar or cider vinegar
1 teaspoon light honey
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Cayenne pepper to taste


Directions
Core the tomatoes, and cut them into large chunks. (Peeling and seeding are unnecessary.)

Place the tomatoes in a blender or food processor with all the remaining ingredients except the cayenne. Purée until it is as smooth as you like it.

Transfer to a container, and add cayenne. Cover and chill. Serve cold.

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition Score per serving:

(about 1 cup) 71 calories, 4 g fat (40% of calories), <1 g saturated fat, 9 g carbs, 4 g protein, 2 g fiber, 31 mg calcium, 1 g iron, 303 mg sodium.

TamTastic

Mmmm Gazpacho this time of year is so light and refreshing and a great way to get veggies in! I like mine with a kick and usually make it or buy a brand that has jalapeno in it. Trader Joes has a ready made Gazpacho that I buy when I am in a hurry.