Gazpacho

Gazpacho

Ingredients:

6 ripe tomatoes (about 3 lbs), peeled and chopped (yielding about 6 cups)

1 red onion, finely chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)

1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, chopped (about 1 cup)

1 sweet bell pepper seeded and chopped (about 1 cup)

2 stalks celery, chopped (about 1 cup)

1-2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

1 clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon)

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

1/4 cup olive oil

1 Tbsp lemon juice

2 teaspoons sugar

Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

1 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes

Directions:

Place all ingredients in a large bowl. Use a blender or food processor to blend to desired smoothness. Adjust seasonings to taste. Place in a container to store. Chill several hours or overnight to allow the flavors to blend.