Speedy Gazpacho

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 lbs large tomatoes, seeded and cut into large chunks
• 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into large chunks
• 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons mild cayenne pepper sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chilled vegetable juice
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)

Recipe

• 1 add garlic, half the tomatoes, bell pepper, and cucumber, the vinegar, cayenne pepper sauce, and salt. puree and transfer to a large bowl.
• 2 put the remaining vegetables (tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber) into the food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. add to the puree and stir in the vegetable juice.
• 3 garnish with basil and serve.
• 4 if you want the gazpacho to be ice cold, set the bowl in a larger bowl filled halfway with ice water and let stand, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes.