Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 2 pounds fresh tomatoes (diced or 3 cups tomato juice)
  • 1 medium sweet onion (cut into fourths)
  • 1 large bell pepper (deseeded and cut into large pieces)
  • 1 large cucumber (peeled and cut into large pieces)
  • 3 garlic cloves (smashed)
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2-3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon grated horseradish (optional)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • Garnish:
  • 1 large cucumber (peeled and cut into large strips)

Instruction

  • Add tomatoes or tomato juice, onion, bell pepper, cucumber and garlic cloves to a blender. Blend until well-blended, but not completely smooth and pureed. Add olive oil, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, cumin and hot sauce. If using horseradish, add it as well. Blend until well-blended and the consistency you prefer.
  • Pour into a large non-reactive bowl, such as glass, and chill for at least one hour to up to three days.