Gazpacho Andaluz (Cold Iced Tomato Soup) Recipe

• 2 1/2 lb fresh ripe tomatoes peeled, seeded, and minced
• 1 x green bell pepper seeded, and coarsely minced
• 1 med red onion coarsely minced
• 1 lrg cucumber peeled, halved, seeded and coarsely minced
• 5 Tbsp. red wine vinegar - (to 6 tbspns)
• 3 lrg garlic cloves chopped
• 1 1/4 c. tomato juice
• 1/4 c. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
• 1 slc bread crusts removed, soaked in water and squeezed dry Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
• 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. butter
• 3 x garlic cloves peeled, crushed
• 6 slc white bread crusts removed, and cut into small cubes

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