Summers Best Gazpacho

• 1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeds and ribs removed, cut into medium dice
• 1 cucumber, peeled, trimmed, and cut into medium dice
• 1 medium red onion, cut into medium dice
• 2 celery stalks, split lengthwise and cut into medium dice
• 6 fresh leaves basil, sliced
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 4 cups good-quality tomato juice
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt

1. In a medium nonreactive bowl, mix all of the ingredients together.
2. Working in batches using a blender or food processor, pulse the mixture once or twice so that it is blended but the vegetables still have texture.
3. Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary.
4. Transfer to a glass bowl or plastic container and refrigerate until ready to serve.

red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, celery stalks, fresh leaves basil, fresh cilantro, pepper, goodquality, balsamic vinegar, salt

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/summerrsquos-best-gazpacho (may not work)