Soup - Gazpacho

Makes 4 servings

Cold ! This is an old standby favorite of mine and a quick way to make a classic summer soup. It takes only seconds to make it in a blender, yet this version has all the rich flavor of Spanish Gazpacho.

ingredients

1 clove garlic, peeled
4 ripe tomatoes, cut into eights
1/2 green pepper, seeded and sliced
1/2 small onion, peeled and sliced
1 English cucumber, peeled and coarsely cut
1 Tsp. salt
1/4 Tbs. olive oil
3 Tbs. wine vinegar
1 tsp. balsamic vinegar
Dash of Tabasco
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Condiments:
Chopped cucumber, green onion, green pepper, peeled ripe tomato.
1/2 C. ice water

directions

1
Put all ingredients into blender - in the order listed.
2
Cover and blend on high for 5-10 seconds, or until ingredients are finely chopped.
3
Chill thoroughly.
4
Pour into serving bowls.
5
Serve with side dishes of chopped condiments and sliced unpeeled cucumber.