Deceptively Simple Gazpacho

Ingredients

• 6-8 tomatoes, chopped (Roma or plum are best Don't lose the juice!)
• 1/2 large white onion, chopped finely (red is a nice alternative)
• 1/2 large white onion, chopped in 1/4 inch chunks
• 2 small cucumbers or 1 large cucumber, chopped
• salt (preferably sea salt)
• fresh ground black pepper
• virgin olive oil
• 1 lemon, juice of
• chopped basil or cilantro (preferably fresh)
• 2 cloves garlic (or a tablespoon of diced garlic from a jar)

Directions

1. 1

   Dump 1/3 cup olive oil and lemon juice into a blender or food processor.

2. 2

   Add the vegetables, then the seasonings.

3. 3

   I start w/ a little add more after I've mixed it all up.

4. 4

   Use the"chop" or"grate" function until the gazpacho is soupy but still has some good sized chunks.

5. 5

   Taste and then add more salt, pepper, oil or basil to your preference.

6. 6

   I usually serve this*very* cold as a summer appetizer or meal w/ tabasco and parmesean cheese on the side, and some good crostini or bread.