SOUP

[t-rock]

I just ate lunch and I am so full.  I hadn't started lunch with soup last week, but decided to day to start with a cup of gazpacho (to which I blended in some white beans-keeps it from separating), and between that and my lunch, I am full until tonight.  I think I will be incorporating this in to my plan every day.  For anyone who has seen the Saturday Night Live skit with Justin Timberlake.... "SOUP THERE IT IS"......

Peace.

Tiss

[isthis4me]

Tiss your soooo funny

[MissBizzyLizzy]

soup is filling.  i always said i could live off soup.  what is gazpacho?

[patsyfay]

Tiss,

Please post your recipe for gazpacho w/ beans!

Pat

[t-rock]

Hi Pat:

Happy to post it.

TD Gazpacho

- 4-6 well ripe tomatoes (I use a combination of red and heirloom), cut in to large chunks and seeded, skin left on.
- 1 red pepper, seeded and pith removed, cut in to large chunks.
- 1 green pepper, seeded and pith removed, cut in to large chunks.
- 1 sweet onion, peeled and cut in to large chunks
- 1 persian or english cucumber, peeled and cut in to large chunks
- 2-3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed with back of knife

Mix all of this together and then place it in a very powerful blender and hit go (depending on the size of your blender, this will need to be done in 3-4 batches, so the blender is half full when it's blended).

ADD:
- 1/4 or 1/3 cup white or cannellini beans PER BLENDER BATCH , rinsed and drained.  This adds structure to the soup and helps to keep it from separating in the fridge. 
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- V8 or tomato juice to consistency

POUR EACH BATCH ONCE IT IS BLENDED IN TO A LARGE (REALLY LARGE) BOWL AND STIR IT ALL TOGETHER.  ADD MORE JUICE IF NECESSARY.  NOW ADD: 
- salt
- pepper
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- hit of tabasco or to taste
- SECRET INGREDIENT:  touch of cumin (so only you know).

Other things you can add but I don't:
- fresh cilantro
- seeded and chopped jalapeno pepper

[patsyfay]

This looks yummy!  We were in the 90's today and will be again tomorrow.  This is on my lunch menu for tomorrow!!

[t-rock]

YAY !  I hope you like it !

[Jerzygrl09]

My daughter and I make this BUT we don't blend it into a soup. We add garbanzo instead of the white beans - we chop the veggies into nice little pieces, including some partially broiled pieces of eggplant,  and also throw in some chopped black olives (maybe 1/3 cup). Mix it by adding some lemon juice and olive oil - pepper, salt, etc. and then chill it for several hours - it's delicious as a cold mixed veggie/bean salad. if you like it hot, add a shot of Tabasco. I have a whole big container in the fridge and added some to my green salad today, and had grilled Tilapia - what a great lunch!.

[t-rock]

Sounds great...I have always been a fan of the blended version just because that's what we ate growing up in New Jersey, but I like the idea of doing a little topping of finely chopped vegetables.  Thanks Jerzygirl

[t-rock]

Just got the new issue of Bon Appetit.  There are tons of great recipes in this issue that could easily be modified for LDL (like Grilled trout with white beans and caper viniagrette).  Also you can see them on epicurious.com.  Just thought I would pass that on. 

I love this program and this site ! I think I have mentioned that about 50 times but don't think I can say enough good things about LDL.

[isthis4me]

[color=purple]tiss, do you eat the "soup" hot or cold?

Trish

[dj goose]

Yea!!  I have been looking for a good gazpacho recipe and yours sounds delicious !  I can't wait to try it.

Deb

[Gwennaford]

I like chewby bits in my soups, so I will probably combine T-Rock's and Jerzy's recipes into one.  Thanks, Ladies!

[t-rock]

Hi:

I recommend eating cold.  Definitely a summer soup.

Tiss

[shemac]

Gazpacho, Mmmmm......

[isthis4me]

Hi:

I recommend eating cold.  Definitely a summer soup.

Tiss

I was hoping you would say that 

[vleller]

YUM!!  This sounds delicious as both a soup and veggie/bean salad!   I was looking for something a little more substantial for my evening meal.  I love soup anytime.

Thanks ladies for all the hints and recipes!

Lynn

[t-rock]

You are welcome Lynn. I am going to experiment with some more recipes this weekend and will see if anything good comes out of it worth posting.  If anyone likes crab, (we can get some killer-delicious- crab here), I have a simple crab salad recipe that is very yummy

TD Crab salad:

Equal portions crab, grapefruit, and avocado/celery mixture
- crab meat, rinsed and drained (less salt that way).  Press out as much moisture as you can
- pink grapefruit, meats removed (no pith)
- small chunks avocado and celery

Lightly toss in bowl.

Dressing:
- lime juice
- olive oil
- cumin
- salt
- pepper
Combine dressing ingredients

Mix with crab salad

Serve over micro greens (trader joes) or mixed baby greens.