Gazpacho with Multi-Grain Croutons

Gazpacho with Multi-Grain Croutons

Courtesy of CanolaInfo 6 Servings • 20. Min. Prep Time • 20 Min. Cook Time • 2 Hrs. Chill Time
Ingredients
3 c. tomato juice
2 Tbsp. canola oil
1/4 tsp. hot sauce
2 tomatoes,chopped
1 seedless cucumber, peeled, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
1 carrot, peeled, coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic, coarsely chopped
salt and pepper
fresh cilantro for garnish

Croutons:
4 slices multi-grain bread, cut into strips
1/4 c. canola oil
2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper

Directions:

1. In a food processor, blend tomato juice, canola oil, hot sauce, tomatoes, cucumber, red pepper, green pepper, onion, carrot and garlic until almost smooth. Season with salt and pepper and refrigerate for 2 hr. Serve with cilantro and croutons.

2. To prepare the croutons: Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss bread with canola oil, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Place on baking sheet. Bake for 20 min., until crisp. Stir occasionally. Use to garnish the soup.

Nutrition:

Calories: 260; Total Fat: 15g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Total Carbs: 26g; Fiber: 4g; Protein: 6g; Sodium: 430mg;