ZESTY GAZPACHO

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When I have a taste for something different, or something with a "zip," this soup always hits the spot.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cans (28 ounces each) whole tomatoes
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into chunks
1 medium green pepper, cut into chunks
1 small onion, cut into chunks
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 slices rye bread, cubed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

Drain tomatoes, reserving juice. In a blender, cover and process the tomatoes, cucumber, green pepper and onion in batches until chopped. Transfer to a large bowl. , Place the vinegar, bread cubes and reserved tomato juice in blender; cover and process until smooth. Pour over vegetable mixture. Stir in the oil, salt, garlic powder, pepper and pepper sauce. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 563mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.