chia's gazpacho

this is probably my favorite summer food-salad in a mug. it is very refreshing, not to mention low fat, low calorie, but full of vitamins and flavor

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 onion, sliced
• 2  cloves garlic
• 3  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2  lbs tomatoes, diced
• 1  cucumber, diced,seeded
• 1  green pepper, diced
• 2  tablespoons tomato paste
•  salt, pepper
• 1⁄3 cup  chopped cilantro
• 1⁄3 cup tomato juice
•  Tabasco sauce
•  sour cream (to garnish) (optional)

Directions

1. puree first 4 ingredients in processor.
2. reserve 1/2 c each tomatoes, cucumbers, green pepper, then add all the rest of the ingredients to processor, pulse until chunky. chill, 1-6 hours.
3. garnish with reserved vegetables and extra tabasco, and sour cream, to taste.