Fantastic Gazpacho!

Total Time: 2 hrs Preparation Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 cups v 8 vegetable juice
• 2 cups purchased salsa (mild or spicy)
• 2 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped (about 1/4 cup, opt)
• 1 1/4 cups garlic-flavored croutons
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/3 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic (or to taste)
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (or use red wine vinegar)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce (or to taste)
• tabasco sauce
• salt and black pepper

Recipe

• 1 working in batches blend all ingredients except the tabasco in a processor until a coarse puree texture (adjust seasonings to taste).
• 2 transfer to a large glass bowl.
• 3 season with salt, pepper and tabasco.
• 4 chill for a minimum of at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
• 5 ladle into bowls.