Healthy Refreshing Fare for a Hot End-of-Summer Evening
Here in the Silicon Valley and San Mateo County we get some of our warmest days and evenings in September. Many of us (not just those of us in the real estate industry) have crazy, busy schedules that sabotage healthy eating habits.
This Gazpacho Soup is a delicious alternative to grabbing fast food. With a little planning ahead, it is ready to be enjoyed when you arrive home, frazzled after a busy day. I like to make this in the morning, then it chills all day while I work. Remember to chill the bowls, too. Add some fresh fruit and crusty French bread and you have a meal to enjoy on the patio or deck on a warm summer evening.
- 4 cups tomato juice (I sometimes use V-8)
- 2 beef bouillon cubes (or 2 tsp. granules)
- 2 tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped, unpeeled cucumbers (peel 'em if waxed)
- 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup wine vinegar
- 2 Tbs. salad oil (1 use only 1 Tbs.)
- 1/2 tsp. sale
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 6 drops Tabasco sauce (more or less, depending on tastes)
Top with a dollop of non-fat plain yogurt if desired.
Bon appetite!
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Lottie Kendall, Realtor®
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Lottie - This is good stuff! I love to cook and have made a similar soup. I will definitely have to try this one!
The picture is worth a thousand words, Lottie. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Hi Nevin - so simple to make, and so right on a hot day.
Hello Chris - I like that picture, too--all the good end-of-season produce. Yum!
My husband says this is a 1960's recipe. Is that true? Actually, I would put in a few tablespoons of Tabasco sauce, LOL.
Elizabeth, it could be--it came from a cookbook I've had since the 70's! Staying power!
Lottie - that sounds (& looks) sooooo yummy! Am heading to Farmer's Market shortly, so might have to get a few ingredients & give this a try!
Great healthy fare Lottie............sounds perfect on a hot day for either lunch or dinner. Thanks for the recipe.
Nancy, have fun at the Farmer's Market. I love shopping at those--produce is fresh and tasty. This soup is so easy--make it ahead of time, and as the day heats up, you don't need to turn on the stove and heat things up even more.
Roger, let me know if you try this; you can confirm how simple and tasty it is. I could use a bowl of it right now--it's a warm September day.
This sounds really good and easy to make, too. Thanks, Lottie - I'll try this out next week.
This sounds really good and easy to make, too. Thanks, Lottie - I'll try this out next week.
This sounds really good and easy to make, too. Thanks, Lottie - I'll try this out next week.
Lottie,
I make a tomato salsa soup that I love at the end of a long day that is really good for a person too.
I will have to try this.
Thanks for sharing.
Lottie,
I make a tomato salsa soup that I love at the end of a long day that is really good for a person too.
I will have to try this.
Thanks for sharing.
Lottie - this is a 60's recipe and I've been making it for decades too! It is so simple and is absolutely delish. My program doesn't allow it at the moment but those that can have loads of carbs etc are sure to just LOVE it!
Hi Carla, I hope you enjoy it. It's one of our favorites, and takes virtually no time to prepare--I like to make it in the morning while I'm enjoying my first cup of coffee; then you can go about your day, and it's ready when you are.
Hi Judi -- I bet all you have to do is walk out and pick these veges. That's as fresh as can be. Enjoy!
Susan, when you're back to eating vegetables, give this a go. It's just as tasty today as in the 60s. Peace!
YUM! I'm not much of a cook, but this recipe sounds easy enough that even I could do it. Will let you know how it works out!
That's the beauty of this recipe, Amy! Hope you like it.
Lottie ~ my mouth is watering just looking at this! I am printing this recipe as I type! Yum, Thanks for sharing.
Laura, I hope you have a nice, warm evening or afternoon to enjoy this. It's a favorite in my household.
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....and fresh shrimp on the side!!! Thanks Lottie!
Cara ..........and then add some San Francisco sourdough bread, and perhaps some sangria..........I think I'm missing summer!