Chunky Garden Gazpacho - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 1/2 cup
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 medium tomatoes, cut in 1/2\" cubes
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 sweet red pepper, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1/2 cucumber, seeded & chopped
1 scallion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

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.
VARIATIONS: - add 2 T chopped fresh mint leaves; omit hot pepper sauce Serve with a substantial salad, and/or a cheese platter.