Spicy Gazpacho Recipe
Ingredients
5 cups diced ripe tomatoes
1 1/2 cups peeled, diced cucumber
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
2/3 cup sliced scallions
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 1/2 cups tomato juice
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup nonfat sour cream or plain nonfat yogurt (optional)
Garlic and Herb Croutons
Directions
1. Combine the vegetables in a large bowl. Combine the remaining ingredients, except for the sour cream and croutons, in a medium-sized bowl, and pour over the vegetables. Toss to mix well. Cover the soup and chill for several hours or overnight.
2. Ladle the soup into individual serving bowls, and garnish each serving with a tablespoonful of sour cream, if desired, and the Garlic and Herb Croutons.
2. Ladle the soup into individual serving bowls, and garnish each serving with a tablespoonful of sour cream, if desired, and the Garlic and Herb Croutons.