A delicious tomato based soup, served cold. It is very easy to prepare, and a perfect on a hot summer day.

Ingredients:

• 1 C. finely chopped tomato
• ½ C. finely chopped green pepper
• ½ C. finely chopped cucumber
• ¼ C. finely chopped green onion
• 2 t. parsley
• 1 t. chives or basil
• 1 small clove garlic, minced
• 3 T. red wine vinegar
• 2 T. olive oil
• 1 t. salt
• ¼ t. ground black pepper
• ¼ C. tomato juice (V-8 may be used as well)

Combine all ingredients in a steel, glass, or enamel pan. Cover and chill for 4 hours. Garnish with extra parsley.