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12/06/2011 National Gazpacho Day Spanish Gazpacho

Source of Recipe

Taste Of Home


Recipe Introduction

Gazpacho is a classic Spanish vegetable soup consumed mostly during the summer months because of its refreshingly cold qualities. This tasty dish combines the best of summer vegetables including tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and onions. So now you might be wondering why National Gazpacho Day is celebrated in December if it's a summertime favorite! Perhaps it serves as a tease of the warm weather months that are now behind us. Or maybe it is celebrated in December as a helpful reminder that summer will soon be on its way after winter is endured. No matter what the reason, gazpacho is a delicious meal that should be enjoyed anytime of the year!

List of Ingredients

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Spanish Gazpacho


5 pounds tomatoes, peeled and quartered
3 medium carrots, quartered
1 large cucumber, peeled and quartered
1 large sweet red pepper, quartered
1 large green pepper, quartered
1 large sweet onion, quartered
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper



Recipe


In batches, place the ingredients in a blender; cover and process until soup reaches desired texture. Pour into a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving. Yield: 12 servings (3 quarts).

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup equals 118 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 320 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 vegetable, 1 fat.