Mary’s Tropical Gazpacho

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 15
Refreshing Mary's Tropical Gazpacho perfect for summertime
in Soup

Prep

15 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

2 hours 15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 cloves garlic , minced
1 1/2 cups peeled seeded and diced cucumbers
1 1/2 cups diced red bell peppers
1/2 cup diced red onion
1 cup diced tomato
1 cup canned un-sweetened pineapple chunk ( in juice )
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 pinch cayenne
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 cups French bread or 1 1/2 cups Italian bread ( tear it into chunks but Mary says this is ) ( optional )
3 cups tomato juice
salt and black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
121
Sugar
10g
Fat
1g
Gazpacho is a cold soup that originated in Spain. It is typically made with tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, onions, and garlic blended together and served cold. Mary's Tropical Gazpacho puts a spin on the traditional recipe by adding tropical flavors like pineapple and red wine vinegar. The French or Italian bread chunks add a bit of texture to the soup, but can be left out for a gluten-free option. This soup is perfect as an appetizer or light meal on a hot summer day, as it is refreshing and packed with flavor.

Instructions

1.In a blender, combine the garlic, cucumber, red bell peppers, red onion, tomato, pineapple, red wine vinegar, cayenne, and cumin. Blend until smooth.
2.Add the bread chunks and pulse 4-5 times, until the bread is incorporated but not completely smooth.
3.Pour the mixture into a large bowl and stir in the tomato juice until well combined.
4.Season with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
5.Cover and refrigerate the gazpacho for at least 2 hours or up to overnight before serving.

PROS

Mary’s Tropical Gazpacho is a refreshing and flavorful soup perfect for summertime.
It is vegetarian and vegan-friendly, as well as gluten-free if you use gluten-free bread.

It can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a quick and easy meal or snack.

CONS

Some people may not enjoy the texture of the bread chunks in the soup.

It may not be filling enough as a meal on its own and should be combined with a protein source for a complete and balanced meal.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This gazpacho is low in calories, fat, and sugar, making it a healthy option for a snack or light meal.
The vegetables used in the recipe provide essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. The cumin and cayenne pepper may also have anti-inflammatory benefits.

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