Refreshing and flavorful Garden Gazpacho

Beat the heat with this refreshing and flavorful garden gazpacho recipe. Packed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and tangy tomato juice, this cold Spanish soup is the perfect dish for a hot summer day. It's easy to make and requires no cooking, just some chopping and blending. Serve it chilled with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of herbs for a healthy and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 4 ripe tomatoes, cored and roughly chopped
• 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and roughly chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
• 1 small red onion, roughly chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups tomato juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, garlic, basil leaves, parsley leaves, red wine vinegar, and olive oil.
2. Blend until smooth and well combined.
3. Pour the mixture into a large bowl and stir in the tomato juice.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
6. Before serving, give the gazpacho a good stir.
7. Divide the gazpacho into bowls and drizzle with olive oil.
8. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
9. Serve chilled and enjoy!

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