This recipe makes a big batch of soup. It keeps in the fridge for 4-5 days so you can keep enjoying its cool refreshment in hot weather. See recipe notes for vegan and paleo options. Serve chunky or pureed, depending on your preference. If you like the flavors of chili and lime, Tajin is available on Amazon. You will find lots of uses for it. While it's not traditional it is delicous. For a smaller batch, cut it in half. Serve as a main course or appetizer in shot glasses.
1hard boiled egg peeled and chopped (skip for vegan)
2 ½-3poundsripe tomatoes
3smallPersian cucumbersor 1 large English seedless cucumber
2largegarlic cloveschopped fine
¼cupfinely diced red onion
¼cupextra virgin olive oil
1lemonjuiced
1limejuiced
6tablespoonssherry or red wine vinegar
24ounceslow sodium chicken or vegetable broth3 cups, preferably homemade
115-ounce cantomato sauce
¾cupplain gluten-free breadcrumbsor ⅓ cup almond meal
¼cupfinely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
1tablespoonfinely chopped fresh oregano
2tablespoonsfinely chopped chives
2tablespoonsmolassesoptional
¼teaspoonground chipotle powderoptional
2teaspoonssea salt
½teaspoonground black pepper
Optional Garnishes
Avocado slices
Lime wedges
Cucumber slices
Chopped cilantro
Cooked shrimp
Instructions
To prep tomatoes, cut them lengthwise into quarters and cut out the seedy centers, then chop. Do the same with the cucumbers.
Place tomatoes and cucumber in a blender or food processor and add add garlic, red onion, olive oil, citrus juices, vinegar, broth, tomato sauce, breadcrumbs, herbs and molasses. Add the hard-boiled egg, and chipotle powder if you like a little heat. Season with salt and pepper, to your taste.
Puree soup in a blender (see notes below) for about 1 minute to smooth it out. You may need to do it in two batches. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight for flavors to blend.
Note - For a chunkier soup, pulse, don’t blend, until you reach your preferred consistency, or puree half and leave half chunky to stir together. Soup will keep 4-5 days in the refrigerator. Make a batch Sunday and enjoy all week.
Notes
For paleo, skip the breadcrumbs and use almond meal. For vegan, skip the hardboiled egg and use the almond meal to thicken. Shooters take about 2-3 ounces each if using as an appetizer. Bowls are 8-12 ounces each, so servings will vary depending on use.