Creamy Gazpacho

This chilled soup is a summertime favorite. Try topping it with a dollop of yogurt as a garnish.

Ingredients:

• 1-14 oz. can tomatoes, skinned and diced
• 2 cups sliced cucumbers, seeded
• 1 roasted red pepper, whole, seeded
• 2 scallions, chopped
• 1/2 jalapeno, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 cup plain lowfat yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 cup parsley, chopped, garnish
• 1 cup small diced cucumber, for garnish

Directions:
Place all ingredients (except for cucumber and parsley for garnish) in a blender, puree on high until contents are well blended. Serve soup well chilled, and garnish with chopped parsley, diced cucumber and a dollop of plain yogurt.