Gazpacho

Ingredients

•  2 Large ripe tomatoes, diced

• 1/2 medium red onion, minced

• 1 medium cucumber, diced

• 2 Bell peppers ( I used a red and a yellow), diced

• 1 Stalk Celery, chopped finely

• 2 Cloves Garlic, crushed

• 1/2 Cup Fresh Herbs (I use a combination of Chives, Cilantro, Basil and Parsley), chopped finely

• 2 Tbsp pureed lemon or lemon juice

• 2 cups of tomato or Vegetable Juice (Tomato cocktail, V8 etc…)
  

• Optional ingredients as follows (I used them all)

• 1 Tbs Red Wine Vinegar

• 1/2 cup of cooked navy, black-eyed or lima beans

• 1 Tbs nutritional yeast

• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

• 1 teaspoon onion powser

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• Ground black pepper to taste

• Garnish of your choice ( avocado, cucumber Slices, Watercress, Avocado, Fresh Herbs etc… )