• 2 lbs. (appr.1 kg) tomatoes, cut into pieces
• 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into pieces
• 2 garlic cloves
• basil, a handful
• 1/2 cup (1 1/4 dl) water
• 3 T olive oil
• 2 T sherry vinegar (or any vinegar of your choice)
• 1 t sea salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• tabasco, a few drops

Put all the ingredients in a blender. Blend on high until smooth. Taste the soup and add more salt, pepper and tabasco if needed.

Keep refrigerated till serving time. Decorate with chopped basil.