Gazpacho

Hi Friends!

I don't know about your weather, but here in Florida it's in the 90's and we have a rain storm almost every afternoon! It's like living in a sauna! Definitely too hot to turn on the stove or the oven in the kitchen and Rick says it's too hot to grill! So, what's a girl to do??? I'm making Gazpacho! Now some might say that cold soup isn't good but I hope you try it! It's really delicious! Think of it as a very finely chopped salad!

It's a very easy recipe to do. Just find your veggies rinse and chop them up, add the seasonings and let it marinade for a few hours or overnight. It's good for several days in the fridge and makes a healthy snack for those mid-afternoon cravings! I hope you enjoy it. Remember that you can adjust amounts and type of veggies depending on what your favorites are!

Gazpacho

10-12 large servings

Ingredients: 1 orange bell pepper remove seeds and pith from center 1 yellow bell pepper remove seeds and pith from center ½ cup chopped chives 3 cloves minced garlic 3 chopped cucumbers 1 chopped red onion 6 large chopped tomatoes seeded Hot sauce to taste ¾ tsp. black pepper 2-3 tsp salt ½ cup olive oil ¾ cup red wine vinegar 4-6 cups tomato juice

Chop all veggies finely, add the rest of the ingredients, seasoning to taste. You can leave it like this, or use a stick blender to mince it up more but not too smooth. Refrigerate it for a few hours or overnight to meld the flavors. Precooked baby shrimp is delicious mixed in if you want some protein! Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro to make it pretty