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Gazpacho

Ingredients

  • 6 good-sized, or 4 huge tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped
  • 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped
  • 1 small red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into strips or chunks
  • 4 scallions, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 T. tomato paste
  • 3 T. olive oil
  • 2 T. herbs--parsley, basil, thyme, or a combination
  • 3 cups V-8 juice
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • Juice and zest of ½ a lemon
  • ½ t. salt
  • Pinch of cayenne

Instructions

  • Put all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Buzz until the mixture is smooth. Chill for a couple of hours before serving.