Gazpacho

Who can think of a better combination that tomatoes and cucumbers?! (Well, okay...cucumbers, mint, and lemons go pretty darn well together too.) Soups in general are some of my most loved dishes, and nothing beats cold Gazpacho in the summertime! Here's a simple recipe for a wonderful meal that incorporates lots of nutritious veggies that are readily accessible at your local farmers' market this month.

Ingredients:

• 2 cucumbers, diced
• 3 large tomatoes, diced
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 1/2 cups tomato juice
• Salt
• Pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• Juice of 1 lime
• Hot Sauce
  

Directions

In large glass bowl combine vegetables. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Add half the mixture to a food processor and blend until smooth. Combine puree with original mixture. Chill for 4 hours and serve.