Don’t know what to do with all those cucumbers and tomatoes? Just throw them in a blender along with some herbs, onions, and other seasonings for a delicious and refreshing summer soup. (*Indicates Potomac Vegetable Farm (PVF) produce and ** indicates Licking Creek Bend Farm produce. For more information about what we are doing with our PVF CSA share, click here.)

INGREDIENTS

• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 3 cups organic tomato juice
• 1/2 cup finely minced onion*
• 1 medium clove garlic, minced*
• 1 medium cucumber, peeled and coarsely sliced*
• 3 scallions, coarsely chopped**
• 2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped**
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender (reserving 2 tbsp minced scallions and 2 tbsp minced cucumber). Puree until smooth.
2. Before serving, top with 1/2 tbsp reserved scallions and cucumber.