SUMMER DAY HERB-SCENTED SOUP

SUMMER DAY HERB-SCENTED SOUP

Ingredients:
1 cup chopped green or yellow bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano or ¼ teaspoon dried
1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon or ½ teaspoon dried
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
4 cups regular or spicy mixed-vegetable juice, chilled
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon honey

Directions:
IN A LARGE BOWL, combine the tomatoes, onions, cucumber, bell pepper, garlic,
parsley, basil, oregano, tarragon, cumin, vegetable juice, lemon juice, lime juice,
vinegar, oil, and honey. Transfer 4 cups of the vegetable mixture to a blender or food
processor and process until smooth. Return the pureed vegetable mixture to the bowl,
stirring to combine.
Cover and refrigerate. Ladle into chilled mugs or soup cups to serve.
Summer Day Herb-Scented Soup & Whole-Grain Oatmeal Bread
bread
WHOLE-GRAIN OATMEAL BREAD
A THICK WEDGE OF THIS HOMESPUN OATMEAL BREAD IS THE PERFECT ACCOMPANIMENT TO
ANY CHILLED SOUP.
Makes 6 servings