Duff Goldman's Gazpacho

• 6 cup tomato juice
• 2 cup chopped white onion
• 1 chopped shallot
• 2 chopped cucumbers
• 1 chopped green bell pepper
• 3 large, ripe tomatoes
• 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 3 fresh scallions, chopped
• 1 bunch chives, chopped
• 2 whole garlic cloves, chopped
• large pinch dried tarragon
• small pinch dried thyme
• large pinch dried basil
• fistful chopped fresh parsley
• big pinch sugar
• salt and pepper to taste

1. Make a pretty garnishing salad using part of any of the above ingredients, set aside.
2. Blend the rest.
3. Chill everything for a few hours, let the flavors marry.
4. Serve with a goodly portion of the salad so the soup has texture.
5. Also, serve with a bottle of tabasco on the side for any guests who like a bit of heat.