Grandiose Gazpacho

Ingredients

• 1 (28 ounce) can contadina diced tomatoes with garlic

• 1 small vidalia onion, chopped
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 1 English cucumber, unpeeled,chopped
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 lemon, juice of
• 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• salt
• lots pepper
• 4-6 fluid ounces peppar vodka, to taste (optional)

Garnish

• lemon slice
• celery rib
• cilantro leaf

Directions

1. 1

   Rinse do not dry 4-6 wine or martini glasses and spoons and put into freezer to chill.

2. 2

   Put everything but vodka in blender and blend till almost smooth.

3. 3

   Check seasoning and adjust to taste.

4. 4

   Chill till nice and icy cold.

5. 5

   Pour into frosted glasses rimmed with seasoned salt.

6. 6

   Top with vodka and garnish with slice of lemon, celery stalks and or cilantro leaves.

7. 7

   Ice can be added to mixture in blender for a more liquid drink.

8. 8

   Meanwhile iced spoons will keep the soup nice and cold while eating.

9. 9

   Serve in Chilled Wine Glasses with Chilled Spoons.