Gazpacho Soup Recipe

Standout Beauty Nutrient: 70mg of vitamin C, or 116% RDA

Beauty Benefits: Helps build collagen, your skin’s structural framework. Strong collagen prevents wrinkle formation.

Bonus Nutrients: The lycopene in tomatoes is in the caretonoid family, and may promote antioxidant activity that fights aging free radicals in the body.

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Ingredients

• 1 can(s) (28 ounces) crushed or diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup(s) tomato juice
• 1 cup(s) diced unpeeled cucumber
• 1 cup(s) diced red or orange bell pepper
• 1/4 cup(s) red onion, finely chopped
• 2  green onions, finely chopped
• 1 bunch(es) cilantro leaves, chopped
• 3 tablespoon(s) red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 dash(es) (or to taste) hot red pepper sauce
• 2 clove(s) garlic, minced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper (optional)
• Optional garnishes: chopped fresh parsely, diced avocado

Preparation

1. Place all ingredients except salt, pepper and garnishes in large bowl and combine.
2. Coarsely puree about half the mixture in a blender or food processor and return it to the bowl; stir well.
3. Season to taste with salt and pepper if desired.
4. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours before serving.
5. Garnish as desired.   

Nutritional Information

Calories 120
Total Fat 12.1g
Saturated Fat 1.8g
Cholesterol—Sodium 207mg
Total Carbohydrate 19.2g
Dietary Fiber 4.6g
Sugars 5.2g
Protein 4.4g
Calcium .074g

This is a Go! Food, which meets beautifying nutritional criteria.