Best-Ever Gazpacho – 2 Ww Points

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3
Best-Ever Gazpacho - A refreshing and light summer soup
in Soup

Prep

20 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

2h 20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tomatoes , ripe , coarsely chopped
1 green bell pepper , seeded and coarsely chopped
1/4 seedless cucumber , cut into chunks
1 small red onion , coarsely chopped
2 slices bread , rustic , torn into pieces ( about 1 cup )
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves , minced
2 cups tomato juice
1 can vegetable broth
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
84
Sugar
6g
Fat
3g
Gazpacho is a Spanish soup that originated in the Andalusia region. The traditional recipe includes bread, vegetables, and olive oil, and is usually served cold. This Best-Ever Gazpacho recipe is a modern take on the classic dish, with a few tweaks to improve the nutritional content. By using whole wheat bread and vegetable broth instead of white bread and chicken broth, the recipe is lower in calories and fat. It is a refreshing and light dish that is perfect for summer, and can be enjoyed as a starter or light meal. The soup is best served chilled, and can be garnished with additional chopped vegetables and fresh herbs for added color and flavor.

Instructions

1.In a food processor, combine the tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, bread, olive oil, garlic, tomato juice, vegetable broth, lemon juice, and black pepper.
2.Pulse until all ingredients are finely chopped and mixed together.
3.Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (or overnight).
4.When ready to serve, stir the soup and pour into bowls.
5.Garnish with additional chopped vegetables, such as tomatoes, cucumber, or red onion, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs, such as parsley or basil.

PROS

This refreshing soup is perfect for hot summer days, or as a light and healthy meal any time of year.

It is low in calories and fat, and contains a variety of vitamins and minerals from the fresh vegetables.

The recipe is also Weight Watchers friendly at only 2 points per serving.

CONS

Some may find the texture of the soup to be too chunky or pulpy.

It may not be as satisfying as a heavier or cream-based soup.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is packed with vitamins and minerals from the fresh vegetables, including vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, and fiber.
The antioxidants in the tomatoes and other vegetables may also help reduce inflammation and improve heart health.

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