Heirloom Gazpacho

Name: Heirloom Gazpacho
Ingredients: 4 medium or 3 large heirloom tomatoes ((approximately 2 pounds), cored and coarsely chopped); 2 medium red peppers, (stemmed, seeded and coarsely chopped); 1 large seedless cucumber, (unpeeled, coarsely chopped); 1/2 small red onion (coarsely chopped (1/3 - 1/2 cup)); 1 clove garlic, (minced); 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 cups tomato juice ((vegetable juice may be substituted)); 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, (or to taste); Optional garnishes: diced avocado, sliced scallions, a small dollop of sour cream or crème fraîche (omit for vegan soup)