Here's a quick and simple way to prepare Traditional Gazpacho:

Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced
1 medium white onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 medium cucumber, peeled seeded and finely chopped
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 cups tomato juice
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves large garlic, finely chopped
1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions:
Combine half the tomatoes with the onion, cucumber and bell pepper in a large bowl. In a blender or food processor, purée remaining tomatoes with the tomato juice, olive oil, garlic, jalapeño, salt and pepper. Stir into vegetables and mix well. Chill until served.

Yield: 4 servings