Cold Tomato Summer Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 6 fresh, ripe tomatoes, seeds removed , chopped
• 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, chopped fine
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped fine
• 2 stalks celery, chopped fine
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 zucchini, chopped fine
• 1/2 medium sweet onion, chopped fine
• 1-2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 cups tomato juice
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup sherry vinegar
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• Hot sauce if needed

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Use the additional tomato juice to thin the soup to desired consistency. Adjust seasonings to taste. Better the next day.