This is such an easy recipe, perfect for a weekday lunch when the weather is boiling and you can't think about actually cooking anything. 

Wash all of the veg and chop it up into chunky pieces. Put into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Serve with croutons, basil leaves, and a good drizzle of olive oil. 

Serves 2 people. 

200g plum tomatoes 

1 red pepper 

Half a cucumber (skin off) 

4 sticks of celery 

1 garlic clove, peeled (optional) 

2 tbsp sherry vinegar 

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 

4-5 cubes of ice

80ml cold water 

Sea salt and pepper