Gazpacho

Ingredients

3 med-lrg tomatoes

1 large clove garlic

1/2 red onion

1 1/2 bell pepper

1 10-inch cucumber

1/2 tsp. salt

1-2 Tbs. red wine vinegar

1/4 c. olive oil

1 tsp. cumin seed, ground

1/4 tsp. cayenne

black pepper

additional olive oil (garnish) (optional)

chopped parlsey (garnish) (optional)

sprinkle Aleppo pepper (garnish) (optional)

Directions

Season: Summer

Start with 1 T red wine vinegar and taste for flavor balance, adding more as necessary.

If tomatoes are small, you may end up using, 6-8 tomatoes. Gypsy/lipstick peppers can replace bell peppers, will need 2-3. Can use a small-medium shallot to replace the half red onion.