Party of Two: Gazpacho

Serves 2

Ingredients:

1 large tomato, cored, seeded, and cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4 pieces
1/2 cucumber, seeded and cut into 1/4 pieces
1 shallot minced
2 Tbsp hot sauce
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 clove of garlic
1c tomato juice
Salt & Pepper
2 Tbsp parsley
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
3 ice cubes

Instructions:

1. Combine tomato, bell papper, cucumber, shallot, vinegar, garlic, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 pepper in a medium sized bowl and side aside for 5 minutes. Stir in tomato juice, hot sauce. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled for atleast 4 hours.
   

1. Stir soup to recombine, remove any unmelted ice cubes. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve in individual chilled bowls. Finish with olive oil and parsley
   

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