Nutrition Facts
 Calories
CaloriesNutrition Facts
| Calories | 84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Sodium | 108 mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 g | |
| Sugars | 11 g | |
| Added Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 3 g | |
Ingredients
- 
                        6 small ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeded 
- 
                        2 cups low-sodium tomato juice OR
- 
                                2 14.5-ounce cans no-salt-added tomatoes, undrained 
- 
                        1 medium cucumber, peeled and seeded 
- 
                        3 medium ribs of celery, chopped 
- 
                        1 medium bell pepper (red or green), finely chopped 
- 
                        1 small red onion, finely chopped 
- 
                        2 medium green onions, finely chopped 
- 
                        1/4 cup red wine vinegar 
- 
                        2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley OR
- 
                                2 teaspoons dried parsley, crumbled 
- 
                        Juice from 1 medium lemon 
- 
                        1 medium garlic clove, chopped OR
- 
                                1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic 
- 
                        1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional) 
- 
                        1/4 teaspoon pepper 
- 
                        1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crumbled 
Directions
- 
                                In a food processor or blender, process all the ingredients until combined, but slightly chunky. 
- 
                                Transfer the soup to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 2 hours to overnight before serving. 
Cooking Tip: If you don't have a food processor or blender, try to dice the vegetables as finely as possible. Then mix and mash them with a potato masher for about 2 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
Cooking Tip: To peel tomatoes, place the fruit on a microwaveable plate and microwave on 100% power (high) for 30 seconds. Let stand for 2 minutes. The skin will be looser and easier to remove after microwaving.
 
                    Cooking in Color
This digest-size recipe booklet includes 27 healthful recipes, all including fruits, vegetables, or both. Each recipe is accompanied by a vibrant photograph, and the recipes are organized by color. Also included is a fruit/veggie storage guide and a fruit/veggie equivalency guide.
