Gazpacho

Ingredients

• 8 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and chopped
• 2 green peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1 medium red onion, chopped
• 1 avocado, peeled and chopped (optional)
• 6 large garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/2 c. olive oil
• 2 teaspoons salt or to taste
• 6 Tbl. tarragon vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 4-6 dashes hot sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon each dried basil, chervil and tarragon
• 3 Tbl. fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 Tbl. lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 c. tomato juice