GAZPACHO

Ingredients:

• 6 Vine Ripe Tomatoes, peeled and chopped,
• Tomato Juice, to blend,
• 1 Medium Red Onion,
• 1 Cucumber, peeled, quartered,
• 1/2 Red Bell Pepper,
• Pinch of Salt,
• 4 tsp Freshly Grated Lemon
• 2 tsp Lemon Juice, and/or Orange Juice,
• 1 medium garlic clove, minced,
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves,

Directions:

1. Blend ingredients, while gradually adding tomato juice to achieve the fluidity you are aiming for, until pureed, and transfer into a pitcher.  Let chill for an hour in a refrigerator.
2. Serve, with or without croutons.