EASY SUMMER GAZPACHO

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An easy gazpacho recipe that begins with a jar of Classico® Tomato & Basil Sauce. The fresh taste of the sauce shines through with the addition of fresh cucumber, bell peppers, tomatoes, and basil. Add as much hot sauce as you dare to create the perfect cold soup for hot summer. This recipe is also gluten free.

Provided by Classico

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Classico® Pasta Sauce

Time 3h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1 (24 ounce) jar Classico® Tomato and Basil Sauce
24 ounces water
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Hot pepper sauce, to taste
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium fresh tomato, chopped
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
½ cup chopped yellow bell pepper
¼ cup diced red onion
1 ½ cups diced English cucumber
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish

Steps:

Combine tomato and basil sauce, water, lemon juice, sugar, hot sauce, and olive oil in a large bowl. Stir in the tomato, red and yellow bell pepper, red onion, and cucumber. Add the basil, salt, and pepper.
Cover and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours to blend flavors.
Stir before serving. Top with fresh chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 475.9 mg, Sugar 17.7 g