Gazpacho soup was invented for the summer. Refreshingly cold on hot summer days, this adaptation of the classic Spanish soup deliciously combines the best of summer flavours. Serve it at your next barbeque!

Ingredients

3 ripe tomatoes
½ small red Onion, chopped
1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded, chopped
1 Red bell pepper (or green) seeded and chopped
1-2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Pinch of sugar
Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
3 or more drops of Tabasco sauce to taste
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
500ml s tomato juice

Step by step

- Combine all ingredients.
- Whizz in blender to desired consistency.
- For best taste refrigerate overnight, allowing flavours to blend.

Points for style

Serve with garlic, french or italian bread. Throw in a splash of sherry or vodka for the Mansized version.