Farmers market gazpacho

Who says soup is a winter-only meal?

This colorful gazpacho will keep your kitchen cool and your taste buds happy.

Ingredients:

• 2 cucumbers, diced
• 3 red bell peppers, seeded and diced
• 3 green peppers, seeded and diced
• 4 celery stalks, diced
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 lemons
• 2 cups low-sodium tomato juice
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 cup cilantro
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients except salt, pepper, lemons and cilantro in a bowl.
2. Remove 2 cups of mixture and reserve.
3. Using a blender or food processor, puree remaining mixture.
4. Add 2 reserved mixture to puree.
5. Season with salt, pepper and juice from the lemons.
6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
7. Serve cold, garnished with chopped cilantro.

Adapted from webmd.com.