Pineapple Gazpacho

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped yellow bell pepper
• 1/4 cup pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon habanero pepper sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (1 1/2-pound) cored peeled pineapple, cut into chunks
• 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and quartered
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/4 cup finely diced seeded peeled cucumber
• 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup finely diced green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

1. Place first 9 ingredients in a blender or food processor; process until minced. Pour into a bowl; stir in sugar. Cover and chill.
2. Spoon soup into bowls. Combine diced cucumber and remaining ingredients, tossing gently. Top each serving with 3 tablespoons cucumber mixture.
3. Note: Substitute any hot sauce for habanero pepper sauce