3 c. tomato juice
1 green pepper, chopped finely
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tbsp. white wine vinegar
1/4 tsp. Tabasco sauce
1 cucumber, chopped finely
1 onion, chopped finely
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. ice water

Blend all of above and keep refrigerated (good if made a day ahead). Serve chilled with a summer salad.