California Gazpacho

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Ingredients

• 1 clove minced garlic
• 3 lbs. tomatoes, peeled & chopped
• 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded & diced
• 1/2 C minced green pepper
• 1 minced jalapeno
• 1/2 C minced onion
• 2 C V-8 juice
• 1/3 C olive oil
• 3 T vinegar
• Salt & pepper
• 1/4 t hot pepper sauce

Preparation

Step 1

In large bowl mix tomatoes with garlic. Add cucumber, peppers & onion. Mix in V-8 juice. Add olive oil, vinegar & seasonings. Cover & chill thoroughly. Serve with small croutons if desired.