Cool Tomato Soup

Name: Cool Tomato Soup
Ingredients: 4 cups tomato juice, divided; 5 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped; 2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded and cut into chunks; 1 medium green pepper, quartered; 1 medium sweet red pepper, quartered; 1 medium onion, peeled and quartered; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme; 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar; 4 cups cubed bread, crusts removed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Fat-free sour cream, fat-free croutons and parsley, optional

13 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

4 cups tomato juice, divided
5 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded and cut into chunks
1 medium green pepper, quartered
1 medium sweet red pepper, quartered
1 medium onion, peeled and quartered
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
4 cups cubed bread, crusts removed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Fat-free sour cream, fat-free croutons and parsley, optional

Directions

1

In a blender, cover and process 1 cup tomato juice and half of the tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onion, garlic and thyme until chopped. Transfer to a large bowl. Repeat.
2

Place vinegar and remaining tomato juice in the blender. Add the bread; cover and process until smooth. Add to vegetable mixture; stir in oil and pepper.
3

Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving. Garnish with sour cream, croutons and parsley if desired.