Cucumber Basil Gazpacho
This creamy-tasting chilled soup is a natural for serving as an appetizer in small glasses or as a light lunch or supper on hot summer days. The recipe comes from the Birchwood Cafe Cookbook (University of Minnesota Press, $29.95).
Source: Midwest Living
Ingredients
Directions
Corn Stock:
Slice kernels from 2 or 3 fresh ears corn (reserve corn kernels for another use). In a large saucepan, bring the cobs and 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Let cool, then discard cobs. Chill, covered, 5 days or freeze up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving:
141 calories; total fat 10g; saturated fat 1g; polyunsaturated fat 1g; monounsaturated fat 7g; cholesterolmg; sodium 562mg; potassium 531mg; carbohydrates 11g; fiber 5g; sugar 3g; protein 4g; trans fatty acidg; vitamin a 826IU; vitamin c 15mg; thiaminmg; riboflavinmg; niacin equivalents 2mg; vitamin b6mg; folate 78mcg; vitamin b12mcg; calcium 51mg; iron 1mg.