Monday, August 15, 2011

Spain - Gazpacho

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8 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
2 medium cucumbers, peeled and chopped
2 green peppers, seeded and chopped
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 avocado, peeled and chopped (optional)
6 large garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 c. olive oil
2 tsp. salt or to taste
6 Tbl. tarragon vinegar
1/2 tsp. fresh ground pepper
4-6 dashes hot sauce 
1/2 tsp. each dried basil, chervil and tarragon
3 Tbl. fresh parsley, chopped
3 Tbl. lemon juice
1 tsp. paprika
2 c. tomato juice

Combine all ingredients and stir well. Refrigerate 4-6 hours. Adjust
salt, tomato juice and seasonings to taste and serve.