California Gazpacho

Ingredients

• 3 medium tomatoes peeled seeded and diced
• 3 c no-salt-added tomato juice
• 14 c diced onion
• 14 c diced celery
• 1 medium size green pepper seeded and diced
• 14 c sliced green onions
• 1 medium cucumber chopped
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
• dash of hot sauce
• 12 tsp salt
• 18 tsp freshly ground pepper

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl stirring well
2. Cover and chill 8 hours or overnight
3. Ladle into soup bowls
4. Yields 6 cups 53 calories per 1-cup serving