HERBED GAZPACHO

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For a unique first course, serve this colorful soup from Carole Benson, Cabazon, California. Chilled V-8 juice is the base for this soup that's chock-full of generous chunks of chopped tomatoes, green pepper and cucumber. "Garnish each bowl with shrimp for a fancy finish," suggests Carole.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 10-12 servings (about 3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 can (46 ounces) V8 juice, chilled
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium cucumber, chopped
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
4 to 6 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Cooked chopped shrimp, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Garnish with shrimp if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 781mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.