Pineapple salsa soup

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3cupsPineapple chunks, fresh
1Cucumber; peeled, seeded and chopped
2Scallions; chopped
1Jalapeno pepper; seeded and finely chopped
1Bell pepper, yellow; cored, seeded and chopped
1cupPineapple juice, unsweetened
¼cupLime juice, fresh
1teaspoonSugar
pinchSalt

Directions

In a food processor or blender, combine pineapple chunks, cucumbers, scallions and jalapenos and process until smooth. Add yellow peppers and, using an on/off motion, process until finely chopped. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in pineapple juice, lime juice, cilantro, sugar and salt. Cover and refrigerate until chillled, at least one hour. The soup can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours.

Makes about 5 cups. Serves 6.

Eating Well, July/August 1993 MM by DEEANNE