Gazpacho (iced vegetable soup) Recipe

• 6 tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups tomato juice ( I use a picante style)
• 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
• 1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 small clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• bottled hot pepper sauce, add to your liking
• croutons or toasted bread cubes

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