Speedy gazpacho
Gazpacho is a refreshing cold soup made of blended vegetables, usually with a tomato base. This version is very quick to make and is the perfect healthy light meal or snack for two.
Reviewed by our expert panel Serves: 2
Time to make: 20 mins
Total cost: $5.74 / $2.87 per serve
(at time of publication)
Ingredients
- ½ red capsicum
- ½ x 400g can chopped tomatoes with garlic and herbs
- 1 medium tomato
- ¼ standard cucumber, peeled
- 1 spring onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup cold vegetable stock
- 1 ½ tablespoons sun-dried tomato pesto
- black pepper, to season
- To serve
- 2 eggs, hard-boiled
- 2 whole grain pitas
Instructions
1 Preheat grill to a high heat. Grill capsicum for 8-10 minutes, turning once until charred.
2 Skin capsicum. Place in a blender with remaining ingredients. Whiz until smooth, but with a little bit of texture. Season, then chill until needed. For a more liquid soup, add a little more vegetable stock.
3 Serve with eggs and pita bread.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 442cal
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Kilojoules 1850kJ
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Protein 17g
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Total fat 19g
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–Saturated fat 4g
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Carbohydrates 50g
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–Sugars 9g
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Dietary fibre 6g
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Sodium 790mg
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Calcium 110mg
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Iron 4mg
Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.
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