Ingredients:

• 3 tomatoes, chopped (5-6 cups)
• 1/3 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 2/3 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 stick celery, chopped
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh chives
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1½ tsp lemon juice
• 1 cup tomato juice
• ½ tsp sea salt
• Black pepper to taste
• Hot sauce (optional)

Instructions:

Blend half or more soup to desired texture. Add back to glass bowl and stir.Adjust seasonings to taste. Chill several hours to allow the flavors to blend.