Easy Summer Gazpacho - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (24 ounce) jar Classico(R) Tomato and Basil Sauce
24 ounces water
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Hot pepper sauce, to taste
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium fresh tomato, chopped
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
1/4 cup diced red onion
1 1/2 cups diced English cucumber
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

Preparation

Combine tomato and basil sauce, water, lemon juice, sugar, hot sauce, and olive oil in a large bowl. Stir in the tomato, red and yellow bell pepper, red onion, and cucumber. Add the basil, salt, and pepper.
Cover and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours to blend flavors.
Stir before serving. Top with fresh chopped parsley.