Barefoot Contessa Gazpacho Recipe

Name: Barefoot Contessa Gazpacho Recipe
Ingredients: 1 red onion (peeled and chopped); 3 garlic cloves (finely minced); 1 hothouse cucumber (halved, seeded, and left unpeeled); 2 red bell peppers (cored and seeded); 4 plum tomatoes (quartered); 23 ounces tomato juice (about 3 cups); 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup white wine vinegar (for a tangy kick); 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt (adjust to taste); 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional, for a citrusy brightness); 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for extra flavor)