Speedy GazpachoTina Rupp
Fire-roasted salsa adds depth of flavor to this fat-free soup; it can usually be found in the supermarket deli case.
Recipe information
Total Time
2 hours 15 minutes (includes chilling time)
Yield
Makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients
1 English hothouse cucumber (about 12 ounces), peeled, cut into large chunks
1 large red bell pepper (about 8 ounces), halved, seeded, cut into chunks
2 cups (or more) bottled tomato juice
1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
1 12 1/2-ounce container refrigerated fire-roasted tomato salsa
1 cup roasted red peppers from jar
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Preparation
Working in 2 batches and using on/off turns, finely chop cucumber and bell pepper in processor. Add 2 cups tomato juice and remaining ingredients; blend to coarse puree. Season to taste with salt. Transfer to bowl. Cover and chill 2 hours for flavors to develop. Mix in more tomato juice by 1/4 cupfuls if too spicy.
