Great gazpacho

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3cupsVegetable or tomato juice
1mediumOnion, minced
2mediumsTomatoes, diced
1eachGreen bell pepper, minced
1eachGarlic clove, crushed
1mediumCucumber, diced
2tablespoonsLemon juice
2tablespoonsRed wine vinegar
1teaspoonDried tarragon
1teaspoonMinced fresh basil
1pinchGround cumin
1dashHot sauce
2tablespoonsOlive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Combine all ingredients and chill for 2 hours.

HINT: Out of time? Forget all the mincing and chopping. Cube the vegetables, then throw all of the ingredients into a blender or food processor and blend slowly until the vegetables are chunky and the soup is well blended.

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