This is what happens when you buy too much at the local farmer's market...or in my case, Haymarket, which is a huge, open-air market in Boston open on Fridays and Saturdays all year long. The name "Stone Soup" comes from the story of the same name. If you want to get technical, this is probably closer to pico de gallo - but it is a very agreeable way to satisfy my partner's desire for a salsa with a bite to it and my need to keep the really hot ingredients out of the salsa! It is bastardized and probably not authentic by any means, but still good stuff!
The measurements here are approximate.
2 c diced tomatoes (vine-ripened if possible) approx 8 cloves of garlic, minced 1 1/2 c diced carrots 2 large diced green peppers 1 large onion, diced 1 tbsp vinegar (I used white vinegar because it was handy) 1 tbsp olive oil 2-3 tbsp lemon or lime juice salt and pepper
Combine all ingredients in large bowl and cover. Refrigerate for 24 hours to let flavors meld together.