Blender Gazpacho

Too hot to cook? Cold soup is the answer.

This gazpacho can be made in the blender or the food processor. The food processor will give you a chunkier version of the soup.

Ingredients:

• 4 tomatoes
• 1 Green Bell Pepper
• 1 Cucumber
• 1/2 Red Onion
• 1 Clove of Garlic
• 2 Stalks Celery
• 1/2 Jalapeno Pepper (optional)
• 2 12-ounce jars of tomato juice
• Sherry Vinegar
• Olive Oil
• Salt and Pepper

Directions:

1. Chop all the vegetables
2. Add the vegetables and tomato juice to the blender or food processor
3. Puree / process until you reach the desired consistency (process in batches if you can’t fit all of the ingredients in your blender.) Add water if your puree is too thick.
4. Add a generous splash of sherry vinegar and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, and stir. Taste and adjust seasoning of necessary.
5. Serve with homemade croutons, or crusty bread.