Gazpacho (Super Summer Garden Soup)
Makes 8 servings (about 1 cup each)
Ingredients
3 large red tomatoes, chopped (about 3 cups)
1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped
1 each large red and green bell pepper, chopped
1 large white onion, chopped
1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 to 3 garlic cloves, chopped*
1 jar (1 lb. 10 oz.) Ragu Old World Style Sweet Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh basil
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian flat leaf parsley
2 to 3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro*
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lime juice
¼ cup red wine vinegar
½ to1 cup water (optional, depending on thickness desired)
Dash ground black pepper (optional)
Dash hot red pepper sauce (optional)
Salt to taste (optional)
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in large bowl or container.
- Add at least one-half the mixture to a food processor bowl and blend until nearly smooth.
- Combine pureed soup with original mixture.
- Cover and chill at least 1 hour before serving.
*Add amount based on your personal preferences.
This soup is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C and many phytonutrients.
Nutrition information (per serving): 95 calories, 3 g protein, 16 g carbohydrate, 4 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 580 mg sodium, 35% Daily Value Vitamin A, 133% Daily Value Vitamin C, 55 mg calcium, 1.6 mg iron and 4 g fiber.
(Recipe adapted from www.ragu.com)
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