Gazpacho – tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, cucumber, garlic, herbs

With this hot summer weather It makes me yearn for Gazpacho.
I really liked this tasty quick and easy recipe using ingredients usually on hand, or summer vegetables from the garden, cool off with this cold, healthy, and refreshing soup.

Gazpacho
4cups – tomato juice
1ea. – onion, minced
1ea. – green bell pepper, minced
2ea. – cucumber, chopped
2cups – chopped tomatoes
2ea. – green onions, chopped
1ea. – clove garlic, minced
4 tbls. – fresh lemon juice
1 tbls. – red wine vinegar
2tsp. – fresh tarragon
2tsp. – fresh basil
1/4cup – chopped fresh cilantro
1tsp. – white sugar
salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:
In a blender or food processor, combine tomato juice, onion, bell pepper, cucumber, tomatoes, green onions, garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, tarragon, basil, cilantro, sugar, salt, and pepper. Blend until well-combined but still slightly chunky. Chill at least 2 hours before serving.
Makes 10 servings.

Tags: Healthy cooking, Soups, Vegetables