High Protein White Bean Gazpacho

I try to avoid eating tomatoes in fall and winter, both because they're out of season and because I'm forced to treasure them that much more when they're abundant in summer months. Gazpacho is a classic summer soup which employs tomatoes, along with fresh herbs and olive oil. I love it, but I've also learned that it's not very filling on its own. In my own version of gazpacho, I've added protein-rich chia seeds and navy beans to increase the soup's satiety and thickness. Serve in bowls for a light summer lunch, or pour into shooters for an elegant dinner appetizer.

High Protein White Bean Gazpacho

Recipe Type: Allergen Free Detox Soups and Stews

YIELDS Serves 4-6

PREP TIME 10 min

COOK TIME 05 min

TOTAL TIME 15 min

3 1/2 pounds tomatoes, roughly chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 medium jalapeño, seeded
1 1/2 cups (or 1 can) navy beans
2 tablespoons chia seeds
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, divided
to taste Sea salt
Cilantro, chopped
Basil leaves, sliced
Red onion, minced (optional)
Sprouts (optional)

Directions

1. Place 1/3 of tomatoes in a high speed blender and add jalapeño, minced garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon vinegar, and a pinch of sea salt.
2. Blend until completely smooth and pour into a large bowl.
3. Repeat step #2, adding another tablespoon of olive oil and vinegar to the blender. Pour into bowl.
4. Add remaining chopped tomatoes, another tablespoon of olive oil and vinegar, navy beans, and chia seeds to blender. Blend until completely smooth, making sure chia seeds are fully blended. Pour into bowl with rest of soup and stir to combine.
5. Pour into individual bowls or shooters and top with any combination of cilantro, basil, red onion, and sprouts (I used cilantro, basil, and daikon radish sprouts in the picture above).
6. Serve.

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Photo: Molly Lansdowne