Gazpacho Recipe

Ingredients (16)

• 6 ripe tomatoes (about 3 pounds), peeled and chopped (about 6 cups)
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, chopped
• 1 red or green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 cups tomato juice, or 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (omit for vegan or vegetarian option)
• 2 teaspoons sugar, or more to taste
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 6 or more drops Tabasco sauce to taste