Ingredients:

2 1/2 c. can beef stock

2 ½ c. V-8 or tomato juice

2 T. diced green onion

1 clove garlic

¼ t. Tabasco

½ t. salt

Dash fresh ground pepper

1 c. diced green pepper

1 c. diced cucumber

1 c. diced tomato

Directions:

Peel and slice garlic clove lengthwise and spear on a toothpick.  Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and chill at least 4 hours. Serves 6.  This is a refreshing soup to take sailing or to the beach in a large thermos!