Great Gazpacho

Title: Great Gazpacho

Categories: Rosanne's, Soups

Yield: 8 Servings

4 c Tomato Juice

1 pt Mild Salsa (I used ChiChi's)

2 Bell Peppers, red

1 Cucumber, peeled, seeded

1 c Onion & Garlic croutons

1/2 c Chicken broth

1/3 c Fresh cilantro, chopped

4 lg Garlic cloves

2 T Balsamic or red wine vinegar

1 T Olive Oil

1 t Cumin, ground

ds Tabasco sauce

Coarsely chop all vegetables to ready for blending.

Working in batches, blend all ingredients except hot sauce in processor to

coarse puree. Transfer gazpacho to large bowl. Season to taste with hot

sauce, salt and pepper. Refrigerate until well chilled, about 2 hours.

Can be prepared the day ahead. Ladle into bowls and serve.

8-10 Bon Appetit January

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