Gazpacho

I have always wanted to make gazpacho. I mentioned it to my son the other day, and was surprised to discover he'd never heard of it before! So I asked my husband - he, too, had never heard of it! My strike three happened when I asked my other son, and got the same reply. To say I was shocked is an understatement; we live in Texas! Well, I had to remedy this!

Gazpacho

2 stalks of celery, chopped

One red onion, chopped

2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and chopped

4 ripe tomatoes, chopped

4 or more cloves of garlic, minced

4 c. tomato juice

1/4 c. balsamic vinegar

1 T. olive oil

Place all of the ingredients in a blender, and give it a whir. You want it just a little chunky, rather than totally pureed. Chill. Serve. Enjoy!

Honestly, I thought this was going to be more like a V8, but it was much better! I will say that I did eventually drink mine, though!