Chilled Vegetable Soup

Packed full of veggies! I have not made this yet and think it may need a few more green herbs to season it. Pulled from a wellness flyer by Blue Cross/Blue Shield.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  large  ripe tomatoes
• 1  large cucumber
• 1  small red onion
• 1  medium green bell pepper
• 1  stalk celery
• 4  garlic cloves
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  tablespoons red wine vinegar
•  basil leaves (to garnish)

Directions

1. Coarsely chop all vegetables.
2. In 1 to 2 batches, put all ingredients except basil into blender. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Transfer blended soup to a large bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (cook time is chill time).
4. Garnish with basil if desired.