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Gazpacho

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January 3, 2017
Serves 4-6

On a hot summer day, there’s nothing better than a bowl of cold, refreshing gazpacho soup. Check out our healthy recipe that your whole family will love.


Ingredients

  • 4 chopped plum tomatoes
  • 2 cups tomato juice
  • 1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 1 chopped organic red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1 small jalapeno, seeded and minced
  • 1 medium garlic clove, pressed or minced
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • For garnish: Chopped avocado, chopped cucumber, and/or fresh basil leaves, chiffonade.

Instructions

  1. Place the tomatoes and tomato juice into a large bowl.

    Add the cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, garlic, olive oil, lime juice, balsamic vinegar, cumin, salt and pepper and stir to combine.

    Transfer 1 1/2 cups of the mixture to a blender or food processor and puree for 15 to 20 seconds on high speed.

    Return the pureed mixture to the bowl and stir to combine.

    Cover and chill for 2 hours and up to overnight.

    Serve with any of the garnishes if desired.

    NOTE: This is also great served as an appetizer in small glasses or bowls.