[Eva]

I did wonder what had become of you. I missed your recipes, as I am still on a reduced carb diet. I'm so glad to hear that you are beating the big C . Congratulations!

[carlo3b]

It's summer, and nothing is more satisfying as fresh chilled Italian vegetable soup. Here is a southern Italian, full flavor version of gazpacho soup. It's an excellent make ahead dish for summer parties. People on a low-carb diet such as the South Beach Diet can serve this soup with grilled chicken or fish for a satisfying, healthy lunch or dinner..

LowCarb Napoletano Gazpacho

• 3 cups tomatoes, red ripe, seeded and diced
• 2 cups red bell pepper, diced medium
• 2 cups red onions, diced medium
• 1/2 cup celery, diced medium
• 2 cups cucumber, diced medium
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 cups vegetable juice
• 1-2 pinch cayenne
• 1 teaspoon cumin

1) Mix diced tomato, peppers, red onions, celery and cucumber together in a medium bowl. Divide the mixture in half and separate in two bowls.
2) Add garlic to one of the bowls and empty into blender. Add vinegar to the blender and puree until smooth.
3) Add the vegetable juice, cayenne and cumin to the blender. Blend.
4) Add the puree to the bowl of diced vegetables.
It is best served when refrigerate overnight.
Garnish with lemon and cilantro.
Serving Size: 8