Macho Gazpacho

Ingredients

• 2 (32-ounce) cans diced tomatoes in puree
• 1/4 cup cayenne pepper sauce (for mild heat use 2 tablespoons)
• 1/2 European seedless cucumber, cut into chunks
• 1 small red onion, cut into chunks
• 2 jalapenos or serranos, seeded and coarsely chopped
• 2 ribs celery, from the heart of the bunch, chunked
• Handful fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 lemon or lime, juiced
• Coarse salt and black pepper
• Lemon or lime wedges, for garnish

Directions

Working in batches, combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse grind into a thick soup. Adjust seasonings. Pour soup into a thermos and chill until ready to serve. Serve in chilled glasses with wedges of lime or lemon for garnish.