Chunky Garden Gazpacho

Serves:

Ingredients:

15 oz Can Tomato Sauce (1 1/2 cup)
1/2 ts Hot pepper sauce
Scallion, chopped
1/2 x Cucumber, seeded & chopped
Clove Garlic, finely minced
Stalk celery, chopped
Sm Sweet Red Pepper, chopped
Med Green Pepper, chopped
Med Tomato,cut in 1/2" cubes
1 tb Honey
2 tb Red Wine Vinegar
2 tb Olive oil
1/2 ts Black Pepper

Method:

GARNISH: Herbed Garlic Croutons, dollop of plain yogurt topped with finely minced fresh chives, finely shredded lettuce, or minced parsley,(optional) In a med size mixing bowl, combine tomato sauce, olive oil, vinegar and honey.
Stir in remaining ingredients.
Top each serving with one of the above listed garnishes.
Serve chilled.
Makes 4-6 servings.
VARIATIONS: - add 2 T chopped fresh mint leaves; omit hot pepper sauce Serve with a substantial salad, and/or a cheese platter.