Caribbean Gazpacho A La Wisconsin Style

Servings: 12

Ingredients:

2 quarts tomatoes, peeled, chopped
1 quart European-style cucumber, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 large yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 large sweet onion, minced
1 to 2 Jalapeño pepper, seeded & minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups vegetable juice cocktail
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1 to 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoons cumin, ground
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 pound Wisconsin Cotija Cheese, crumbled
1/2 pound Wisconsin Manchego Cheese, shredded

Garnish:
Cilantro, chopped

Cooking Directions:

In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the cheese. Scoop 1-1/2 cup servings into chilled bowls and top with Wisconsin Cotija Cheese and Wisconsin Manchego Cheese. Top each serving with chopped cilantro.