Spanish Lime Gazpacho (Perricone)

Healthy recipe for cold spanish soup with fresh lime. Perricone diet!

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 1 1/2 quarts

Ingredients

• 1  large red bell pepper
• 2  large tomatoes, seeded
• 1  large cucumber, peeled and seeded
• 1⁄2 medium yellow onion
• 1  cup tomato juice
• 1⁄2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup  balsamic vinegar
• 2  tablespoons fresh lime juice
•  salt
•  pepper

Directions

1. Roast pepper under broiler, turning occasionally, until skin blisters and chars.
2. Place in covered container or sealed bag to steam.
3. Peel away loosened skin and remove seeds.
4. Blend peppers with half of tomatos, cucumber and onion.
5. Add tomato juice, cilatro, and vinegar.
6. Dice remaining tomato, cucumber, and onion and add.
7. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
8. Add lime juice and salt and pepper.