MOM'S GAZPACHO. BEST EVER.

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Yield 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 17

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4 c tomato juice
2 large tomatoes
2 cucumber
2 green pepper
1 tsp honey
1 clove crushed garlic
4 scallions (chop to light green part)
juice from 1/2 lemon & 1/2 lime
1 Tbs red wine vinegar
1 T. fresh chopped tarragon (can omit if you want)
1 T fresh chopped basil (if omit tarragon use a little more)
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/3 cup chopped parsley
dash tobasco
2 T. olive oil
salt & pepper to taste
1/8 tsp red pepper flakes (up to 1/4 tsp if you like the extra bite)

Steps:

1. Chop veggies and fresh herbs into chunks. 2. Put in Cuisinart and Chop until chunky (about 10 - 15 seconds) 3. Add 3 c. of the tomato juice and chop some more until thick but still have small pieces of veggies. Don't puree completely. 4. Pour into Container, taste and season as necessary. If you want a little thinner, add more tomato juice and stir well. 5. Regrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Serve topped with creme fresh or Sour Cream, and chopped scallion.