Gazpacho

I love soups and this is a great summertime soup.  So refreshing, light and delicious.  Serve cold and with your favorite crusty bread.


1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 cucumber, peeled and finely chopped
1 bell pepper, finely chopped
1 qt V-8 juice
1 can beef consomme
4 TBSP olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Dash or two of Tabasco
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 tsp ground cloves
3 TBSP fresh basil
1 qt canned tomatoes
Lemon wedges 


Puree the canned tomatoes in a blender or food processor.  Mix the pureed tomatoes with all the finely chopped vegetables.  Refrigerate and serve cold with lemon wedges on the side.