SIMPLE GAZPACHO

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"Simple-as-can-be" best describes this hearty cold soup from Chris Brooks of Prescott, Arizona. "You just chop and combine the ingredients, then chill," she advises. "It tastes great with crunchy croutons or breadsticks."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 can (46 ounces) vegetable juice
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef consomme, undiluted
2 cups chopped cucumber
2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 to 4 drops hot pepper sauce

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and chill for 2-3 hours before serving. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 470mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges