A refreshing soup on a hot day. The flavors of the fresh vegetables blend together nicely. This is a soup I make again and again.
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2 cups tomato juice
4 medium tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 lime, juiced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 4 hours. Garnish with basil.
Tags: Basil, Cucumber, Garlic, lime juice, olive oil, onion, red bell pepper, sugar, tomato juice, Tomatoes