Refreshing Gazpacho with Cucumber and Basil | Chopped

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ripe tomatoes, cored and roughly chopped
• 1 English cucumber, peeled and roughly chopped, divided
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
• 1/2 small red onion, roughly chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
• 1 cup tomato juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pinch sugar, or to taste
• fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced, for garnish