Spicy Gazpacho

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  • Number of Servings: 5
Ingredients
1/2c Carrots, chopped1/2c Celery, diced1/2c Cucumber, pared and chopped1/4c Bell Peppers, chopped 1/2 Jalapeno Pepper, chopped1 clove Garlic, finely minced1/2 Scallion, chopped1/4c Cilantro, chopped2 5.5oz cans Low Sodium V8 juice1 small can Tomato Sauce1T balsamic vinegar1t. Fennel seed1t. Olive Oil1t Tabasco Saucejuice from 1/2-1/4 of a lime 1 cup Watersalt, black pepper, ground cumin to taste
Directions
Pour liquid ingredients into a container with a lid. Add finely minced garlic, scallions, oil, vinegar, fennel seeds, and lime juice. Chop all vegetables to approximately the same size and add to broth. Top with fresh chopped cilantro.

Adjust seasonings to taste (salt, cracked black pepper, smoked paprika, ground cumin). Stir to combine and refrigerate thoroghly. Serve very cold.

Serving suggestions: may be served with sour cream or plain yogurt, fresh herbs(dill,basil, oregano, tarragon), diced green onion, olives, avocado slices, hard boiled egg, tortillas or bread. Beautiful when served in clear bowls or cups - a clear dish set above ice is great for parties.

Variations: add cooked seafood when serving, a splash of wine, chayote or other squash, diced fresh tomatoes, diced spinach or arugula, omit oil if desired - still good!

Makes approximately 5-6 8oz. servings

Number of Servings: 5

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ABERRY.

Servings Per Recipe: 5
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 44.5
  • Total Fat: 1.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 73.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 8.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.0 g
  • Protein: 1.5 g

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