I took a summer vacation and enjoyed the grandchildren so my recipes went with me. Well rested the recipes are back! It is time to use some of those tomatoes from the garden or farm stand. Gazpacho (cold tomato soup) is a great way to enjoy them and stay cool at the same time.

Gazpacho

2 1/2 lbs tomato concasse

8 oz diced onion

8 oz diced red pepper

12 oz diced seeded cucumber

1 oz garlic minced

1 oz red wine vinegar

1 oz lemon juice

1 oz olive oil

1 Tbs lime juice

Salt and Tabasco to taste

1 qt tomato juice

Puree all ingredients except tomato juice. Once pureed mix in tomato juice and garnish with some extra diced onion, red pepper and cucumber.