Gluten free Gazpacho

By tcasteel2000

Alex Jamieson's Delicious Vitality

Ingredients

• 2 pounds rip tomatoes, washed, cored and roughly chopped (dice & reserve a few pieces as garnish)
• 1 red pepper, washed, seeded, roughly chopped (dice & reserve a few pieces as garnish)
• 1 cucumber (if it’s a Kirby with thick skin, peel it) and, you guessed it, roughly chopped
• (dice & reserve a few pieces as garnish)
• 3 cups low-sodium tomato juice
• 2 cups water
• 1 garlic clove, peeled
• 1/4 cup red onion, roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil + a little extra for garnish
• pinch salt
• a few grinds of freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place all in a blender and blend until smooth.

2. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and allow the flavors to marry.

3. Serve in chilled bowls with a few diced veggies and an extra drizzle of olive oil as garnish.




This soup really pops the taste buds and adds bright, vibrant color to meals, filling up your senses and your tummy with a variety of flavors and fiber.