Gazpacho

Gazpacho (a cold fresh vegetable soup)

This is the season for this yummie soup. Give it a try. Not only is it easy, it is healthy and refreshing. And don’t worry about exact amounts. I just throw in what I have and always add more than I have written below but his is a starting point.

Dice: make sure you dice them into small chunks

6 Tomatoes (peeled or not – I don’t peel)

2 medium Green Peppers or red or yellow or a combination

1 Bunch of Green Spring Onions – all of it

1 Red Onion

2 large Cucumbers

1 Zuchini

1 Squash

1/2 bunch of Cilantro, or more – I like lots!

1 Jalapeno Pepper PEPPER very finely diced – or not, depending on your taste – might want to wait until the end and decide little by little if you want to add it.

In a separate bowl mix; after mixing, add it to the veggies:

6 crushed Garlic Cloves

3/4 cup of Olive Oil

1 1/2 tablespoons of Salt (may want to add more later)

8 tablespoons of Red Wine vinegar

1 teaspoon of White Pepper

1/2 teaspoon of Paprika

Several dashes of Tobasco

Several dashes of Worcestershire Sauce

ADD:

1 1/2 quarts of Tomato Juice or V/8 Juice – I use my homemade V8 juice

1 cup Water

Juice from 2-3 fresh Limes

YUM! Some folks like to add crouton sized pieces of some sort of heavy country bread.