Name: Easy Tomato Gazpacho Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: serves 4-6
Ingredients: 1 lb ripe tomatoes; 1/2 cup roasted red pepper (optional, for added color and flavor); 1 (5.5 oz) can tomato juice, also optional. It adds a more 'tomatoey flavor.; 2 Tbsp Sherry vinegar (substitute any vinegar you like); 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil; juice of 1/2 lemon (optional, taste first); 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp fresh cracked black pepper; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/2 red onion, finely minced; 1 colorful bell pepper, finely minced; about an 8 inch piece of seedless cucumber, finely minced, no need to peel.; garnish; small basil or cilantro leaves; a few heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved; edible blossoms; a drizzle of olive oil