Gazpacho (or is it a Bloody Mary?)

This gazpacho recipe takes advantage of one of my favorite bottled beverages... Spicy V8! Honestly, add a little vodka and this Mexican favorite comes dangerously close to a perfect Bloody Mary. If your taste buds can't handle the heat, I recommend trying it with basic or low-sodium V8.

Ingredients

32 oz. V8

1 cucumber, seeded & chopped

1 green pepper, seeded & chopped

3 celery ribs, chopped

1 tsp. vegetable bouillon base

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp. parsley, chopped

1 tbsp. onion, chopped

1/4 tsp. white pepper

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

avocado, to garnish

sour cream, to garnish

vodka (optional)

Directions

Combine all ingredients and blend using an immersion blender. Serve with sliced avocado and a dollop of sour cream.