1 cucumber, peeled and diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
5 green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tomatoes, diced2 stalks celery, diced
2 1/2 C. cooked navy beans, rinsed and drained
6 T. red wine vinegar
1 (46 fluid oz.) can tomato juice
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 T. minced fresh parsley
1 T. minced fresh basil
1/2 T. minced fresh oregano

In a 4-quart serving bowl or soup tureen, combine cucumber, bell pepper, green onion, garlic, tomatoes, celery, navy beans, vinegar and tomato juice Season with cumin, parsley, basil, and oregano. Adjust spices and seasonings to taste. Chill in refrigerator at least 4 hours before serving cold.