Fresh Cold Tomato Soup

• 3 pounds very ripe, flavorful tomatoes, quartered
• 1 cup tomato juice, or as needed
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or dill
• 1 to 2 scallions, minced, optional
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• (Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste)

1. Place all the ingredients in a food processor and process to a chunky puree.
2. Transfer to a serving container and serve at once, or cover and refrigerate until chilled, if desired.
3. Serves 6.

© 2001 by Brenda-Lee Olson