CLASSIC GAZPACHO (SPANISH) 
2 lg. tomatoes
1 lg. cucumbers, peeled & seeded
1 med. onion
1 lg. red pepper
3 c. tomato juice
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/3 c. vinegar
1/4 c. olive oil
1/2 (or more) tsp. hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)

Cut one tomato, 1/2 cucumber, 1/2 onion into 1" pieces and transfer to processor. Add bell pepper and puree. Transfer to bowl. Add tomato juice, celery, vinegar, oil and hot pepper sauce. Add diced remaining tomato and cucumber and onions and add to soup. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate. Chill well. Can be prepared 2 days ahead.

 

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