Black Bean Gazpacho
"I first tried this colorful chilled soup at my best friend's house during one of the hottest summers I can remember," recalls Shelley Graff of Philo, Illinois. "Its garden-fresh flavor really hit the spot!"
SERVINGS
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10
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CATEGORY
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Main Dish
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METHOD
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Chill
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PREP |
10 min. |
TOTAL
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10 min.
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INGREDIENTS
- 3 cans (11-1/2 ounces each) picante V8 juice
- 4 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
- 1/2 cup each chopped green, sweet yellow and red pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/2 cup chopped zucchini
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons Italian salad dressing
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
DIRECTIONS
Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Yield: 10 servings. Editor's Note: Two 14-1/2-ounce cans of diced tomatoes, drained, can be substituted for the fresh tomatoes.