One hot pepper of choicelike a jalapeño or a cherry bomb, finely chopped
One cored and seeded sweet pepperdiced
One medium tomato diced
One cucumber peeled and diced
1green tomato cored and quartered
2clovesof garlic
½cupparsley
15leavesfresh basil
¼cupextra virgin olive oil
2tablespoonswhite balsamic or white wine vinegar
2cucumbers peeled and cut into 2-3 inch sections
1cupplain yogurt
2ice cubesoptional
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Reserve one piece of cucumber and one piece of red pepper per bowl for garnish, if desired. Otherwise combine diced peppers, the ripe tomato, and diced cucumber in a large bowl. Lightly toss with a pinch of salt and black pepper and set aside.
In a blender combine the green tomato, garlic, parsley, basil, olive oil, and vinegar. Pulse until garlic and the tomato are mostly smooth, then add the cucumbers and yogurt and blend to desired consistency. If you want to add the ice cubes to help chill the soup for immediate service add them about midway through blending the cucumbers and yogurt.
Pour the puree over the chopped vegetables, stir to combine, and then salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately or put in mason jars and refrigerate up to two days (though it is best within twelve hours or so.)