How to Make Gazpacho (Chilled Tomato Soup)

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ripe tomatoes (cored and roughly chopped)
• 1 cucumber (peeled, seeded, chopped)
• 1 red bell pepper (seeded, chopped)
• 1/2 red onion (chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced with a garlic press)
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1–2 cups tomato juice (optional for thinner consistency)
• Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)