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Healthy Refreshing Fare for a Hot End-of-Summer Evening

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Healthy Refreshing Fare for a Hot End-of-Summer Evening

Here in the Silicon Valley and San Mateo County we get some of our warmest days and evenings in September. Many of us (not just those of us in the real estate industry) have crazy, busy schedules that sabotage healthy eating habits.

Gazpacho soup

This Gazpacho Soup is a delicious alternative to grabbing fast food. With a little planning ahead, it is ready to be enjoyed when you arrive home, frazzled after a busy day. I like to make this in the morning, then it chills all day while I work. Remember to chill the bowls, too. Add some fresh fruit and crusty French bread and you have a meal to enjoy on the patio or deck on a warm summer evening.

Gazpacho Soup
  • 4 cups tomato juice (I sometimes use V-8)
  • 2 beef bouillon cubes (or 2 tsp. granules)
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped, unpeeled cucumbers (peel 'em if waxed)
  • 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbs. salad oil (1 use only 1 Tbs.)
  • 1/2 tsp. sale
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 6 drops Tabasco sauce (more or less, depending on tastes)
Bring tomato juice to boiling. Add bouillon and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and cool. Peel, seed and dice tomatoes; add to cooled broth along with remaining ingredients. Refrigerate. Makes 6 generous servings

Top with a dollop of non-fat plain yogurt if desired.

Bon appetite!



Comments (25)

Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Elizabeth, it could be--it came from a cookbook I've had since the 70's! Staying power!

Sep 11, 2010 05:46 AM
Nancy Conner
Olympia, WA
Olympia/Thurston County WA

Lottie - that sounds (& looks) sooooo yummy!  Am heading to Farmer's Market shortly, so might have to get a few ingredients & give this a try!

Sep 11, 2010 06:35 AM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Great healthy fare Lottie............sounds perfect on a hot day for either lunch or dinner.  Thanks for the recipe.

Sep 11, 2010 08:11 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Nancy, have fun at the Farmer's Market. I love shopping at those--produce is fresh and tasty. This soup is so easy--make it ahead of time, and as the day heats up, you don't need to turn on the stove and heat things up even more.

Sep 11, 2010 09:34 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Roger, let me know if you try this; you can confirm how simple and tasty it is. I could use a bowl of it right now--it's a warm September day.

Sep 11, 2010 09:36 AM
Carla Harbert
www.LorainCountyHomeSales.com - Avon, OH
RE/MAX Omega: Lorain-Medina County Area

This sounds really good and easy to make, too. Thanks, Lottie - I'll try this out next week.

Sep 12, 2010 06:07 AM
Carla Harbert
www.LorainCountyHomeSales.com - Avon, OH
RE/MAX Omega: Lorain-Medina County Area

This sounds really good and easy to make, too. Thanks, Lottie - I'll try this out next week.

Sep 12, 2010 06:08 AM
Carla Harbert
www.LorainCountyHomeSales.com - Avon, OH
RE/MAX Omega: Lorain-Medina County Area

This sounds really good and easy to make, too. Thanks, Lottie - I'll try this out next week.

Sep 12, 2010 06:08 AM
1~Judi Barrett
Integrity Real Estate Services 116 SE AVE N, Idabel, OK 74745 - Idabel, OK
BS Ed, Integrity Real Estate Services -IDABEL OK

Lottie,

I make a tomato salsa soup that I love at the end of a long day that is really good for a person too.

I will have to try this.

Thanks for sharing.

Sep 12, 2010 09:11 AM
1~Judi Barrett
Integrity Real Estate Services 116 SE AVE N, Idabel, OK 74745 - Idabel, OK
BS Ed, Integrity Real Estate Services -IDABEL OK

Lottie,

I make a tomato salsa soup that I love at the end of a long day that is really good for a person too.

I will have to try this.

Thanks for sharing.

Sep 12, 2010 09:11 AM
Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

Lottie -  this is a 60's recipe and I've been making it for decades too!   It is so simple and is absolutely delish.  My program doesn't allow it at the moment but those that can have loads of carbs etc are sure to just LOVE it!

Sep 12, 2010 03:45 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Hi Carla, I hope you enjoy it. It's one of our favorites, and takes virtually no time to prepare--I like to make it in the morning while I'm enjoying my first cup of coffee; then you can go about your day, and it's ready when you are.

Sep 12, 2010 04:07 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Hi Judi -- I bet all you have to do is walk out and pick these veges. That's as fresh as can be. Enjoy!

Sep 12, 2010 04:08 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Susan, when you're back to eating vegetables, give this a go. It's just as tasty today as in the 60s. Peace!

Sep 12, 2010 04:09 PM
Amy Hahn
Pine Knoll Shores Realty - Morehead City, NC
Realtor/Broker - Crystal Coast, NC

YUM!  I'm not much of a cook, but this recipe sounds easy enough that even I could do it.  Will let you know how it works out!

Sep 12, 2010 11:48 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

That's the beauty of this recipe, Amy! Hope you like it.

Sep 13, 2010 12:36 AM
Laura S. Baker
First Weber Inc - Lake Mills, WI
Realtor (920) 728-4118, First Weber Inc

Lottie ~ my mouth is watering just looking at this!  I am printing this recipe as I type!  Yum, Thanks for sharing.

Sep 17, 2010 03:13 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Laura, I hope you have a nice, warm evening or afternoon to enjoy this. It's a favorite in my household.

Sep 17, 2010 03:20 AM
Cara Marcelle Mancuso
Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes - Tucson, AZ
Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....and fresh shrimp on the side!!!  Thanks Lottie!

Oct 27, 2010 11:43 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Cara ..........and then add some San Francisco sourdough bread, and perhaps some sangria..........I think I'm missing summer!

Oct 27, 2010 11:46 AM