Fantastic Gazpacho
Gazpacho just couldn't be better than this, and so easy to make! I make this recipe with half v-8 tomato juice and red ripe tomatoes from my summer's crop, you can also use just plain tomato juice, but the v-8 is much better lol! also i use chipotle corn salsa. Use as much tabasco as desired, for my family the more the better. This soup is so good you will want it all year around! Try to prepare this hours in advance to blend the flavors. I make my early in the morning to serve in the evening. You can even make this up to 24 hours in advance. Don't omit the cilantro and the onion is optional. I usually use roasted red bell peppers from the jar in place of fresh, but fresh will do fine! Do not use clamato juice for this, there is not enough thickness and your soup will be too thin.
Steps
Working in batches blend all ingredients except the tabasco in a processor until a coarse puree texture.
Transfer to a large glass bowl.
Season with salt , pepper and tabasco.
Chill for a minimum of at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
Ladle into bowls.
Ingredients
vegetable juice, salsa, red bell peppers, cucumber, onion, garlic-flavored croutons, chicken broth, fresh cilantro, fresh garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, cumin powder, worcestershire sauce, tabasco sauce, salt and black pepper