Classic Gazpacho

Name: Classic Gazpacho
Ingredients: 2 cups coarsely chopped ripe tomatoes; 2/3 large cucumber, peeled and cut into chunks; 2/3 large green or red bell pepper, cut into chunks; 2 scallions, green parts only, cut into several pieces; Handful of parsley sprigs; 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 3 cups salt-free tomato juice, or as needed; 1/3 large cucumber, peeled and finely diced; 1/3 large green or red bell pepper, finely diced; 2 ripe tomatoes, finely diced; 1 large carrot, peeled and finely diced; Juice of 1/2 to 1 lemon, to taste; 2 teaspoons chili powder, or to taste; Dried hot red pepper flakes or hot sauce to taste, optional; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

15 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

2 cups coarsely chopped ripe tomatoes
2/3 large cucumber, peeled and cut into chunks
2/3 large green or red bell pepper, cut into chunks
2 scallions, green parts only, cut into several pieces
Handful of parsley sprigs
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
3 cups salt-free tomato juice, or as needed
1/3 large cucumber, peeled and finely diced
1/3 large green or red bell pepper, finely diced
2 ripe tomatoes, finely diced
1 large carrot, peeled and finely diced
Juice of 1/2 to 1 lemon, to taste
2 teaspoons chili powder, or to taste
Dried hot red pepper flakes or hot sauce to taste, optional
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

1

Place all the ingredients for the base in a food processor.
2

Puree until fairly smooth.
3

Transfer the puree to a serving container.
4

Stir in enough tomato juice to give the soup a slightly thick consistency.
5

Stir in the remaining ingredients, using red pepper flakes if youd like a spicier soup.
6

Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
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Per serving:
8

Calories: 68
9

Total fat: 1g
10

Protein: 3g
11

Fiber: 4g
12

Carbohydrate: 16g
13

Cholesterol: 0mg
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Sodium: 35mg