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Gazpacho

Serve this cool, refreshing vegetable and tomato broth on hot summer days.

Courses: Soup
Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

1   Garlic clove - crushed
1 tablespoon 15mlOlive oil
1 tablespoon 15mlOnion - chopped (large)
5 tablespoons 75mlTomatoes - peeled (medium)
1 cup 237mlLow-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons 30mlRed wine vinegar
1 teaspoon 5mlHot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlPaprika
1 teaspoon 5mlGreen or red pepper - chopped (large)
1 cup 146g / 5.1ozChopped peeled seeded cucumber
1/4 cup 36g / 1.3ozChopped scallions

Recipe Instructions

Combine the garlic, oil, onion, and tomatoes in a food processor and process until smooth. Add the broth, vinegar, hot pepper sauce, and paprika; process again. Transfer the mixture to a large soup tureen or bowl.

Add the red or green pepper, cucumber, and scallions. Chill in the refrigerator overnight. Serve the soup in bowls or large wine glasses. Top with croutons if desired.

This recipe yields 4 servings. Serving size: 1 1/2 cups.

Exchanges Per Serving: 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 136; Calories from Fat 44; Total Fat 5g; Saturated Fat 1g; Cholesterol 1mg; Sodium 412mg; Carbohydrate 20g; Dietary Fiber 5g; Sugars 14g; Protein 6g.

Source:
American Diabetes Association at http://www.diabetes.org

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