The classic summer soup - easy to prepare in advance and it travels to a picnic no problem.
Ingredients
- 2 large tomatoes, chopped finely
- 1 large cucumber, peeled, halved lengthways and seeds removed
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 large roasted, peeled pepper (kato vacuum pack or available in jars)
- 2 stalks of celery, finely sliced
- 3 cups tomato juice
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- a few drops of hot pepper sauce (Kataia fire or tobasco)
- 1 teaspoon Worcester sauce
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method
Place 1 tomato.1/2 the cucumber, 1/2 the onion, the red pepper and the tomato juice in a blender and puree. Transfer to a bowl and add all the other ingredients. Check the seasoning and add salt and freshly ground black pepper accordingly. Refrigerate and serve chilled. Can be prepared 2-3 days ahead. Garnish with fresh parsley.