Make-Ahead Gazpacho Recipe

Serves 6

An easy make-ahead soup to begin a meal with.

Per Serving: 3 grams protein, 14 grams carbohydrates, no cholesterol, 64 calories.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 cups tomato juice
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp green taco sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
  • 1 green pepper, seeded and diced
  • 4 large tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 3 green onions (including tops), thinly sliced

    • Instructions:

    1. In a 3-quart pan over medium heat, combine stock, tomato juice, lemon juice, taco sauce, sugar, garlic salt, and pepper.
    2. Leave uncovered and bring to a boil.
    3. Stir in cucumber, green pepper, tomatoes, and onion; bring mixture, uncovered to a boil again.
    4. Remove from heat and cool.
    5. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled.