Gazpacho II

== Description ==
This traditional Spanish cold soup is a tasty way to eat your vegetables. Each
serving has two cups of vegetables.
* Fruits and Veggies Matter, Adult Recipe Cards by the US Centers for Disease Contol and Prevention—public domain government resource
* Cook Time: 20 minutes + 60 minutes to chill 
* Serves: 6
== Ingredients ==
* 8 large tomatoes, peeled
* 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely diced
* 1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped
* 1 medium-size red onion, minced
* 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
* 1 tbsp olive oil
* 3 tbsp lemon juice
* 2½ tbsp chopped fresh parsley or 2 tsp dried basil
* salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
* hot pepper sauce to taste
== Directions ==
# Core the tomatoes and gently squeeze out the seeds. Coarsely chop half of the tomatoes and puree the other half in a food processor.
# Combine the puree and chopped tomatoes in a large mixing bowl.
# Add the remaining ingredients.
# Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
# Serve chilled; garnish with herbed croutons if desired.
== Tips ==
* To peel the tomatoes, soak them in boiling water for 15 seconds. Place in a colander and rinse under cold water. The skins should slip right off. 
* To seed cucumbers, remove the skin and cut off the ends. Cut in half lengthwise. Gently spoon seeds out of middle.
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Category:Cucumber Recipes
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Category:Spanish Soups
Category:Spanish Vegetarian
Category:Tomato Recipes
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