Yummy Gazpacho

This is a delicious recipe for anytime! It's a solid recipe that's flexible enough for you to tailor it to your own tastes but delicious even if you just simply follow the instructions. The flavors get even better if it lasts for a day!

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 4  cups tomato juice
• 1  pint  purchased fresh mild salsa
• 2  red bell peppers, seeded, chopped
• 1  cucumber, peeled, seeded, chopped
• 1  cup onion and garlic croutons
• 1⁄2 cup  canned low sodium chicken broth
• 1⁄3 cup  chopped fresh cilantro
• 2  large garlic cloves
• 2  tablespoons  balsamic vinegar or 2  tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
•  hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
•  salt, to taste
•  pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Working in batches, blend all ingredients except hot sauce in processor to coarse puree.
2. Transfer gazpacho to large bowl.
3. Season to taste with hot sauce, salt and pepper.
4. Refrigerate until well chilled, about 2 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.).
5. Ladle into bowls and serve.