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Chilled Fruit Gazpacho (pareve)
serves 10

2 cups unseasoned tomato puree
3 cups orange juice
1 tablespoon sugar
3 cups diced honeydew
1 cup diced cantaloupe
1 ripe papaya, peeled and seeded
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
¼ cup fresh mint leaves, finely shredded
1 Granny Smith apple, cored and diced
1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
1 cup halved seedless green grapes
4 strawberries, halved for garnish

In the food processor, process tomato puree, orange juice, sugar, honeydew, cantaloupe, papaya, and lemon juice until almost smooth. Pour into a bowl. Stir in the shredded mint, diced apple, blueberries and grapes. Cover and chill. To serve, ladle into small bowls or glasses. Garnish with a strawberry half.

approx. nutrients per serving: calories – 126 protein- 2g carbohydrates – 31g

fat – 1g cholesterol – 0mg sodium – 27mg

This recipe from the article Bridal Shower- Victorian Tea

Ethel G. Hofman has more than 20 years of experience in the kosher food and wine industry. She is a past president of the International Association of Culinary Professionals and is food editor of the Baltimore Jewish Times and Philadelphia Jewish Exponent. She can be reached for consulting at: www.kosherfoodconsultants.com

You can get Her cookbook: Everyday Cooking for the Jewish Home through amazon.com and bookstores. Her other cookbook: Making Food Beautiful is available directly from her. Email her at: ethelhof@aol.com

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