Mom’s Gazpacho

Summary

Description

A Perfect Summer Refresher

Ingredients

2ctomatoes (fresh, chopped)
1⁄2cbell pepper (yellow or green, chopped)
1ccucumber (seeds removed, chopped)
1⁄2conion (red, finely chopped)
  lemon juice (1/2 lemon, freshly squeezed)
2cbeef broth (Optional- or use vegetable broth)
1⁄4cred wine vinegar
1⁄4cparsley (fresh, minced)
1toregano (dried)
2Tworcestershire
  salt and pepper (to taste)
2 garlic (cloves, finely chopped)
46oztomato juice
1⁄2cbread crumbs (plain)
  tabasco (to taste)

Instructions

In a pot or large bowl, combine tomatoes, pepper, cucumber, red onion, olive oil, lemon juice, cold beef broth (optional), red wine vinegar, parsley, oregano, Worcestershire, and coarsely ground black pepper to taste. Stir.
Sprinkle garlic with a pinch of salt, and mash together with fork. Pour tomato juice into large pot or bowl with vegetables, and add garlic and salt mixture. Add bread crumbs and stir so that they dissolve into liquid. Taste for seasoning and add salt, pepper, and Tabasco to taste. Chill for at least 4 hours and serve. Garnish with chopped parsley, minced red onion, and chopped olives if desired.
 

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